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flannelette checked shirt: He was wearing his flannie and tight black jeans. Also, flanno.

Contributor's comments: I have lived in Brisbane since 1967 and have never heard this word before.

Contributor's comments: I don't agree that the word 'flannie' is limited to the Brisbane region. I live in Canberra and the word if used here and in this region as well as in western Sydney.

Contributor's comments: The surf boyz used to wear flannies or flanno's in my area early 90's.

Contributor's comments: Have always known them as flannies or flannos in Sydney.

Contributor's comments: This term is also used in Sydney's western suburbs.

Contributor's comments: Flannie is used in Tasmania, particularly by people from the North West coast, but is quite widely used throughout Tassie.

Contributor's comments: Flannie is also used extensively in Sydney.

Contributor's comments: flannelette shirt: "Get yourself a flanny the winter."

Contributor's comments: A flannie, tracky-daks, workboots and a black beanie is the usual choice of apparel for Westies of Sydney.

Contributor's comments: Flannos were definitely popular in Newcastle and Wollongong in the 80s. They were only ever referred to as flannies or flannos.