#blowies

tilthat:

TIL Aussie slang or “strine” is often characterized by making words as short as possible; the story goes it developed by speaking through clenched teeth to avoid blowies (blow flies) from getting into the mouth.

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This is definitely bullshit because all language generally tends towards shortening but holy fuck I have to laugh

thejollytodger:

Until my lips are puffy and sore.