Babblers, cops and quacks: the sometimes dark – but often amusing – origins of nicknames for jobs
(Version anglaise seulement)
par Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
Howard Manns, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, Monash University
Australians love a nickname, and certain jobs are no exceptions. So whether you’re a journo, brickie, shrink or cop, there’s a rich history behind the slang.
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lundi 29 décembre 2025
