bottler
noun · casual
Something or someone excellent.
How Aussies use it
- That pie was a bottler!
- Your mum's a bottler for helping us move.
How to pronounce ‘bottler’
Say it like this: BOT-ler
‘bottler’ in a conversation
Grandad: How was the match?
Leo: A bottler! It went right down to the last minute.
Good to know
An older-style word of praise. You'll hear it from older Australians and in sport commentary.
Where you'll hear ‘bottler’
You'll hear 'bottler' mostly from older Australians and on sport commentary, when something is excellent. People say it about a great game, a tasty meal or a helpful person. Younger people might say 'awesome' instead.
How to reply or use it yourself
If someone says your cooking is a bottler, they love it, so say 'Thanks, glad you liked it!' You can use it yourself for a fun, old-style compliment.
More examples
- That was a bottler of a match last night.
- Thanks for fixing my bike, you're a bottler.
- Grandad said the weather today is a bottler.
A common mistake
It's always positive. It has nothing to do with bottles.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use excellent / great instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.
Fill the gap
Which word goes in the gap?
Your lamb roast was a real ___!
Show the answer
bottler
Quick check
What does ‘bottler’ mean?
- A friendly chat.
- Devastated, very disappointed.
- Something or someone excellent.
Show the answer
C. Something or someone excellent.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bottler' mean in Australia?
Something or someone excellent. An older-style word of praise. You'll hear it from older Australians and in sport commentary.
Can I say 'bottler' at work?
With workmates, yes. 'bottler' is fine in a chat at smoko or a casual message, but don't use it with clients, in formal emails, or in the PTE and IELTS writing tests.
How do you pronounce 'bottler'?
Say it like this: BOT-ler. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.
When do Australians say 'bottler'?
You'll hear 'bottler' mostly from older Australians and on sport commentary, when something is excellent. People say it about a great game, a tasty meal or a helpful person. Younger people might say 'awesome' instead.