Phrase guide

down under

noun · prep_phrase · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The genitalia; the groin area.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, slang, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

In Australia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Surfing is a popular sport down under.

Meaning relationships

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3

prep_phrase

Meaning 3

Into Australia; to Australia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • We traveled down under for our holiday.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

4

prep_phrase

Meaning 4

By extension, anywhere, or to anywhere, south of the Equator

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

prep_phrase

Meaning 5

Hell; in Hell.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, rare

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

Refers to the fact that the Australian continent lies south of, colloquially thought of as 'below' or 'under', the equator.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bashkir: Австралияла (Avstraliyala) — in Australia
  • Cornish: yn Ostrali — in Australia
  • Finnish: Australiassa — in Australia
  • Russian: в Австра́лии (v Avstrálii) — in Australia
  • Bashkir: Австралияға (Avstraliyağa) — to Australia
  • Cornish: dhe Ostrali — to Australia
  • Russian: в Австра́лию (v Avstráliju) — to Australia