Brisvegas

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of Brisbane +‎ Las Vegas, in sarcastic reference to the city's lack of showy opulence, and partially as Brisbane had Queensland's first casino.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪzˈveɪɡəs/

Proper noun

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Brisvegas

  1. (Australia, slang) Brisbane, Queensland.

References

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  1. ^ James Lambert The Macquarie Australian Slang Dictionary (Sydney: Macquarie Library) 2004.