Dictionary

down under en · ADP

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

Refers to the fact that the Australian continent lies south of, colloquially thought of as 'below' or 'under', the equator.

Meanings

1. (idiomatic) In Australia.
   • Surfing is a popular sport down under.
2. (idiomatic) Into Australia; to Australia.
   • Thank you Boris and I want to thank that fella down under. Thank you very much, pal; appreciate it Mr. Prime Minister. 2021 September 15, Joe Biden, White House:
   • We traveled down under for our holiday.
3. By extension, anywhere, or to anywhere, south of the Equator
4. (euphemistic, rare) Hell; in Hell.

Forms

down under en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

Refers to the fact that the Australian continent lies south of, colloquially thought of as 'below' or 'under', the equator.

Meanings

1. (euphemistic, slang, uncountable) The genitalia; the groin area.

Forms

Relateds

stateside · land down under

Translations (7)

ru в Австра́лию (to Australia) · ba Австралияға (to Australia) · ru в Австра́лии (in Australia) · kw yn Ostrali (in Australia) · fi Australiassa (in Australia) · ba Австралияла (in Australia) · kw dhe Ostrali (to Australia)