Australianism pushed for Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary is calling on Australians to share their "Australianisms," otherwise known as a term or slang unique to the Australian lexicon. Image: A man reading a copy of the Oxford Dictionary of English (AAP/Ian Nicholson/PA Wire)

Oxford dictionary. Source: AAP/Ian Nicholson/PA Wire

The famous dictionary is turning 90 years old this year and says it wants to create a snapshot of how Australians speak.