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Alexa has received a further injection of Australian culture, with Amazon today adding new ‘Strayan slang to her vocabulary.

From well-worn phrases like “Dog’s Eye” to emerging social-media slang like “Bachelor’s Handbag”, Alexa’s latest lessons are part of her ongoing Aussie education and make it even easier for her to understand her mates in Australia.

“If you’re new to Australia and are asked if you’d like a Dog’s Eye for lunch, or if you should foot falcon it to the rissole, our local slang can sometimes make you feel like you need a translator,” said Kate Gooden, head of product and Alexa experience at Amazon Australia.

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