English · Slang Candidate

The Ditch

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The Tasman Sea, separating Australia and New Zealand.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biển Tasman, ngăn cách Úc và New Zealand

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Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any sea.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất kỳ biển nào

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Sources & notes

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

What does “The Ditch” mean?

The Tasman Sea, separating Australia and New Zealand.

Is “The Ditch” formal or informal?

The Ditch is generally slang.