Shortening every word possible

Australians have a well-known habit of shortening words!Arvo: Afternoon Bottle-o: Bottle shop / liquor store Brekkie / Brekky: Breakfast Servo: Service station / gas station Maccas: McDonald's Tradie: Tradesman or trades woman Ambo: Ambulance or ambulance officer Sunnies: Sunglasses Firie: Fire fighter Bogan: An uncouth or unsophisticated person

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