Away

Away Glossary

Amends

Compensation for a wrongdoing; recompense

Cordials

Sweet or fruit-flavored drinks; liqueurs

Nicked

Stole something

Bauble

A decorative ornament

On Spec

Doing something without being asked and without certainty, but nonetheless with a hope of being successful

Bex

An Australian painkiller made up of caffeine and aspirin

Hobgoblin

A mischievous imp or spirit

Full of Beans

Lively or spirited

Caravan

A towed trailer attached to a car; an RV

Lean-to

A small temporary structure used for lodging in the wilderness; a tent similar to one of these structures

Flash

Slang term meaning "flashy" or extravagant

Rubbish Tip

A place where trash or rubbish is dumped

Ratbag

British slang for a disliked person

Cheesed Off

To be annoyed or disappointed

Steak Diane; Prawn Cocktail; Lobster Thermidor

Foods that are meant here to stand in as symbols of luxury and refinement

Got the Huff

To be upset or angry

Footslogger

An infantryman who carries small arms

Kaftan

A long, flowing dress that resembles a robe

Pino-Clean and Rinso

Two cleaning supplies, a disinfectant and a detergent, popular in Australia

Coelacanth

A rare fish that has existed since prehistoric times