Whyncha?

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#297572 Sat, 25 Nov 06 05:35 PM

Hi guys,

I need your help, please!!!

I've read a literature and saw "Station Wagon Bus" ... I don't know what does it mean,

It's a School bus, right?

Other question is ... One character in this literature said "Whyncha come over this afternoon"

what's whyncha?

Thank you forword for your help.

Jorayn

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Aileen

#297581 Sat, 25 Nov 06 06:16 PM

Hi, I spent some time in OZ and I recognize the dialect. Mike, do you agree? A station wagon is something like a pickup truck? The rear of the vehicle is a covered tray with lots of room for sports gear, pets or whatever. If this is an Australian book then I would guess that the word ‘bus’ is a little ironic. Australians are rough & ready, meaning that the vehicle served many purposes including bus services for kids going to sports or school. The second question: Whyncha? I really have to laugh aloud when I read this. This must be a representation in letters of the Australian accent. Whyncha really means “why don’t you”. OK Mike, help me out?

Aileen