alf
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An uncultured Australian.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
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.