Australian idioms. 2014.
billycart — n. (Australian use) handcart, small cart that is pushed or pulled by hand; cart comprised of a wooden box set up on a wooden board attached to wheels (used by children) … English contemporary dictionary
billycart — noun Austral. a small handcart. ↘a go kart. Origin 1920s: billy perh. from billy goat; formerly such carts were sometimes pulled by a goat … English new terms dictionary
billycart — /ˈbɪlikat / (say bileekaht) noun a small four wheeled cart, usually homemade, consisting essentially of a box on a bellyboard and steered by ropes attached to its movable front axle. Also, go cart; Especially WA, hill trolley; Especially WA and… …
Minties — Minties™ is a brand of confectionery originating in Australia. They are a hard, white and chewy, square mint flavoured lolly. They were originally packaged in 5lb (around 2.2 kg) bulk tins[1] or 3oz (around 85g) cardboard boxes, but now come … Wikipedia
Soapbox (car) — Or see Kart (disambiguation). A soapbox car (also variously known as a soapbox cart, and especially in Australia, billy cart) is a motorless vehicle capable of holding a driver (usually a child) built for the purpose of racing or recreation.… … Wikipedia
Good Friday Appeal — The Good Friday Appeal is a fundraising activity that brings together people from all parts of the community in a very special way. The common goal is to raise money for The Royal Children s Hospital, in Melbourne, and to ensure that all children … Wikipedia
Category:Physical activity and dexterity toys — This category includes dexterity play items or activities utilising these items, such as a Cup stacking, Yo yo, Hula hoop, Pen spinning, Frisbee, Boomerang, or the like, using skills and props related to sport, fitness, recreation, juggling and… … Wikipedia
Orana Incorporated — We don t just build things. We help build lives. Predecessor The Mentally Retarded Children’s Society of SA Inc. Founded 1950 Headquarters Ne … Wikipedia
bellyboard — /ˈbɛlibɔd/ (say beleebawd) noun the principal board of a billycart …
bitzer — /ˈbɪtsə / (say bitsuh) noun Colloquial 1. a mongrel. 2. any contrivance the parts of which come from miscellaneous sources, as a bike, billycart, etc. 3. an animal or person of mixed stock: *However, it soon grew into a monstrous mastiff, a… …
