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Word: airpstrek (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1970
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When an Asian student attends an art class, for instance, he hears ostensibly sane Aussies discussing painting styles like mon (modern) and airpstrek (abstract). At lunchtime in the campus canteen, the visitor may hear a local student ask: "Gottiny semmitches?" "Air," says the counter girl. "Emeny jiwant?" Student: "Gimme utter martyr and an airman pickle." Thanks to the mare chick of communications, the girl duly produces a tomato and a ham and pickle sandwich...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: The Strain of Strine | 8/24/1970 | See Source »

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