heaps
adverb / noun · casual
A lot, very much.
How Aussies use it
- Thanks heaps!
- There were heaps of people at the beach.
Good to know
Extremely common in everyday speech. 'Thanks heaps' is like 'thanks very much'.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use a lot, very much instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.