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(Australian) a small, annoying fly, commonly found around rubbish or food
What does "dunny budgie" mean in Australian slang?
In Australian slang, "dunny budgie" refers to a small, annoying fly, especially one found around toilets ("dunny") or rubbish and food waste. It is used informally and often humorously to describe persistent insects that swarm in unhygienic or outdoor environments. The term became part of Australian colloquial speech through rural and everyday life language, where vivid, joking names for common pests are typical. It is a compound expression formed from "dunny," meaning toilet in Australian slang, and "budgie," a small bird (budgerigar), used here ironically to describe the fly's small size and constant movement.
