brolly
noun · casual
An umbrella.
How Aussies use it
- Take a brolly, it's going to rain.
- I left my brolly on the tram.
Good to know
Also used in British English.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use umbrella instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.