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[–] Cort@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Any Australians out there able to comment to tell us if Jim-o is a valid nickname?

[–] Zenith@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It doesn’t matter if it’s valid or not aussies will turn anything into a nickname

[–] redwattlebird@lemmings.world 1 points 1 month ago

Nope. We usually shorten the last name instead if it doesn't roll off the tongue easily. Or we name them after a beloved fictional character, eg. jimbob.