ie words

Hey Baby,

Yeah that's good! You are picking up some good English now! Most English speakers, not just Aussies, but particularly guys, like to shorten or put a "ie/y" or an "o" or sometimes an "s" on their name.

It signifies a more informal way of talking to each other. Not all people can do it to their names, but when they can, they usually do. But be careful! Some people hate it when you call them by a shortened name, so better to make sure by asking them first.

Lets look at some common examples.

Beckham (David) -> Becks
Stephen/Steven -> Stevie (Wonder)
Robert -> Bob (Marley) or Robbie (Williams) or Rob
Smith (common surname) -> Smithie or Smittie
Robertson (common surname) -> Robbo
McLachlan or McNamara or anything beginning with "Mc or Mac" -> Macca

There are some girls names too
Christine -> Chrissie or Chris/ Kris
Rebecca -> Beck or Beckie
Danielle -> Dan or Danny
Jennifer -> Jen or Jenny
Elizabeth -> Beth, Liz or Lizzy
Catherine -> Kate, Cath or Cathy

These are just some examples, because I could be here all day otherwise.

Talk to you later Babe!