English · Slang Attested

alf

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An uncultured Australian.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người Úc thiếu văn hóa

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Martin Sharp once described Sydney's western suburbs to me hazily as 'where the Alfs live'.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “alf” mean?

An uncultured Australian.

Is “alf” formal or informal?

alf is generally derogatory, slang.

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