Australians are known for shortening words, but why do Australians do it?

Monash University Linguist Professor Kate Burridge told 6PR Mornings shortening words is part of Australian culture.

“We love informality… we don’t really like big words,” said Professor Burridge.

Australians are known for shortening words, but why do Australians do it?
Monash University Linguist Professor Kate Burridge told 6PR Mornings shortening words is part of Australian culture.
“We love informality… we don’t really like big words,” said Professor Burridge.

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