http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-38311263





The Australian National Dictionary Centre enshrined the term for a popular election-day staple as its word of 2016 on Wednesday.

So what is a democracy sausage?

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It refers to a barbecued sausage that is typically served on a slice of bread with tomato sauce, and often onion, at polling booths around the country.


Although sausages have long featured on Australia's election days, the term was first recorded in 2012 and rose to greater prominence at July's federal poll.


The 2016 shortlist

Democracy sausage - A barbecued sausage served on a slice of bread, bought at a polling booth sausage sizzle on election day;


Ausexit - The potential cutting of ties with the British monarchy, or the departure of Australia from the United Nations;


Census fail - The failure of the Australian Bureau of Statistics website on census night;


Deplorables - People considered to be extremely conservative or reactionary, especially those who reject mainstream politics;


Shoey - The act of drinking an alcoholic beverage out of a shoe, especially to celebrate a sporting victory;


Smashed avo - A popular cafe breakfast, typically consisting of a thick slice of toast topped with chopped or mashed seasoned avocado.



Source: Australian National Dictionary Centre

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