heaps good
phrase · casual
Very good; excellent.
How Aussies use it
- The new café is heaps good.
- That movie was heaps good!
How to pronounce ‘heaps good’
Say it like this: HEEPS good
‘heaps good’ in a conversation
Ella: How was your weekend in Adelaide?
Noah: Heaps good! The beaches were beautiful.
Good to know
Especially common in South Australia, where people say it proudly. In other states you're more likely to hear 'really good' or 'heaps' on its own.
Where you'll hear ‘heaps good’
You'll hear 'heaps good' all over South Australia, from Adelaide cafés to beach towns. People from other states know it too, and some say it as a friendly joke about South Australians.
How to reply or use it yourself
If someone says something was heaps good, they really liked it, so you can ask 'What was the best part?' You can say it yourself, especially if you're in Adelaide.
More examples
- The food at the market was heaps good.
- We had a heaps good time at the festival.
- This pie is heaps good, you should try it.
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A common mistake
'Heaps' usually means 'a lot', but in 'heaps good' it means 'very'.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use very good 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?
I loved the concert. It was ___ ___!
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heaps good
Quick check
What does ‘heaps good’ mean?
- Very tired, exhausted.
- A pavlova: a big meringue dessert topped with cream and fresh fruit.
- Very good; excellent.
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C. Very good; excellent.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'heaps good' mean in Australia?
Very good; excellent. Especially common in South Australia, where people say it proudly. In other states you're more likely to hear 'really good' or 'heaps' on its own.
Can I say 'heaps good' at work?
With workmates, yes. 'heaps good' 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 'heaps good'?
Say it like this: HEEPS good. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.
When do Australians say 'heaps good'?
You'll hear 'heaps good' all over South Australia, from Adelaide cafés to beach towns. People from other states know it too, and some say it as a friendly joke about South Australians.
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