'Straya: Let's talk Aussie - Australian English for Germans part 16

Jesus Christ has inspired many Australian swear words.

Jesus Christ has inspired many Australian swear words. Source: Getty Images

This week, Aussie coach Vicki Drozdowski gets "off her high horse" to tell us where the word Aussie actually comes from. We also learn why "crikey" and "jeez" are so popular.



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