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Old 25-10-2005, 07:40 PM   #2
A. J. Raffles
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... the OED didn't have 'chuddy' down as Australian slang for chewing gum.

Edit: Oh, the quote they've got is rather fitting, actually: Maori Girl II. xiii. 152 ‘Better have some chuddy,’ said Tom.

There wouldn't be quite so many weird Australian slang words if...
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