Frigger is an Australian colloquial term given to individuals who speak with broad Australian English accents that partake in activities such as Bachelor and Spinster Balls and Ute Musters. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A colloquialism is an expression not used in formal speech, writing or Paralinguistics. Bachelor and Spinster Balls (B&S events are hosted regularly in Rural Australia, known locally as " B & S Balls " or simply " B&S's A ute muster is an activity that embodies Australian ute culture in rural and regional areas Generally a derogatory term (but not always) used to satirize the rural Australian stereotypes. Satire is often strictly defined as a literary genre or form; although in practice it is also found in the graphic and Performing arts In satire human A stereotype (from Greek: stereo + týpos = "solid impression" is a generalized perception of first impressions behaviors presumed by a group Clothing associated with Friggers include plain denim jeans, singlets and cowboy hats. Jeans are Trousers made from Denim. Mainly designed for work, they became popular among Teenagers starting in the 1950s. The cowboy hat is a defining piece of attire for Farm and Ranch workers in the western and southern United States, Canada and northern Mexico The Australian suburban equivalent term of "frigger" is "bogan. The term bogan (ˈboʊgən rhyming with slogan) is Australian and New Zealand English Slang, usually pejorative for a person who is or "
Other Uses
- The term is used in Newfoundland as a mild expletive to refer to a person who has bested one by underhanded or unforeseen methods.
- "Frigger" is also the name of a band in Saint John, New Brunswick. Members include Andre Doiron, Marcel Dufour, Scott NacNeill, and Tim Pfinder. See also Friggin.
- Generally, the alcohol Bundaberg Rum is associated with Friggers. Bundaberg Rum is a dark Rum produced in Bundaberg, Australia, often referred to as "Bundy" Bundaberg Rum is known colloquially as 'Bundy'.
- Frigger may also refer to a French-speaking African-American.
- Frigger also refers objects fashioned by craftsmen and women for their own and others' delight. See The Frigger Makers by Arnold Rattenbury, ISBN: 1899549005[1][2]
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