cheers, big ears

Hi,

Yesterday, my friend asked me the meaning of "big ears".

He said, "When I said 'Cheers' to my English teacher, she said 'big ears'. She said 'It's an Austranlian Slang'"

Does anyone understand the meanig of that slang?

Maybe she just said 'Big ears' because it rhymes with

I see!

I also heard something like 'Tom is a big mouth'. I guess that means Tom tells something that he is not supposed to tell.

Thanks Clive!

Hi,

Yes.

Clive

I am Australian so my comments may actually help (I looked this up and so many foreigners have got it a bit mixed-up!)

When we call someone Big Ears or say they have big ears, it means they have overheard something... a bit like calling someone a Sticky Beak (putting their nose in where it's not wanted). There is usally some affection when said, so it may be said to a family member or fr

Hey guys,

Its actually part of a funny remark rhyme

Cheers big ears,
Same goes big nose

and so on......it goes on with some wity comments....although I have heard them a couple of times, but unfortunately that was like 10years ago when i was in high school

Hi,

I had sent a mail to one of my clients for which i got the reply "Cheers, big ears". So am i to assume he s being sarcastic or is he trying to humiliate me ?

Thanks..Sundraa
P.S: It was a task that i was supposed to complete so i dont expect him to think i am poking my nose on unnecessary territories.

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Judging from the previous comments on this thread, it may be rude, but I would give the writer the benefit of the doubt and just ignore the remark-- he may just think he's being humorous.
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This isn't rude at all.. but is a light and humorous way of saying thank you..
Just reply "same goes big nose" and she will think ur awesome lol
Its not meant to be offensive.. this comment isnt reserved for big eared ppl but evryone lol

and you reply "same goes big nose" or "up your nose with rubber hose". Its just cheeky slung

Cheers, big ears is something Aussies say all the time. It may have originated from people overhearing things but these days its just said because it rhymes. Aussies have a different sense of humour than most other countries, read this, it will healp a lot