'Perthian / Perthling' meaning

3 definitions

1. Bobby

   – Noun (pl. Perthians) (Less commonly, Perthite) A native or inhabitant of Perth, Western Australia. Inaccurately perceived by foreigners as being a progressive and trendy individual (their city, incidentally, consistently ranks amongst the world’s most livable), The Perthian is (more correctly) stereotyped by other Australians as unsophisticated and bogan, to a level almost on par with that of the average Queenslander. – Adjective Of, or relating to Perth (Western Australia).

   • Example: 1. Perthian: "I may not be able to read and write, but I'm a Perthian, and proud of it!" Non-Perthian Australian: "... But being a Perthian's not something to be proud of..." Non-Perthian Australian 2: "... And what happened to your cultural cringe, are you guys even Australian or what?" <Non-Perthians share an uneasy look> 2. Non-Perthian Australian 1: "Mate, get a load of all the ugg boots, flannel shirts and young teenage mums pushing prams" Non-Perthian Australian 2: "Indeed, one could say the atmosphere here is very… Perthian…" <Both snigger>
2. YouBeauty

   The unofficial name for people that come from the city of Perth, in south western Australia.

   • Example: He is such a bogan, he must be a Perthian.
3. Crack On

   A native or inhabitant of Perth, Western Australia.

   • Example: She's a Perthling!