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Bluey
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12 key words from Bluey — learn them before you watch for a much richer experience.
Word
Meaning
Example
imaginativeadj
creative and good at thinking of new ideas
Bluey is a very imaginative dog who invents fun games.
pretendv
to play as if something is true
'Let's pretend I'm the doctor!' says Bluey.
exhaustedadj
extremely tired
Bandit is exhausted after playing all day.
cheekyadj
slightly naughty in a funny, likeable way
That was a very cheeky thing to say!
backyardn
the garden or outdoor area behind a house
The kids play in the backyard every afternoon.
reckonv
to think or believe (informal, Australian)
I reckon we should have lunch now.
grumpyadj
bad-tempered and a bit irritable
Dad gets grumpy when he doesn't have his coffee.
maten
friend (Australian informal)
'Come on, mate, let's go!' is a classic Aussie phrase.
heapsadv
a lot, very much (Australian informal)
I had heaps of fun today!
fairadj
reasonable and just
'That's not fair — it's my turn!' says Bingo.
settle downphr
to calm down and be quiet
Dad tells the kids to settle down before bed.
tacklev
to deal with something / also: to grab someone
Bluey tackles every problem with enthusiasm.
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Study tip
Bluey is full of Australian slang. It's great for learning informal vocabulary and how real families actually talk.
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