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Nunga
Nunga is the term used by many Aboriginal people in SA to describe themselves (Nungas). Similar to Coorie in NSW: Many Nungas joined in the Encounter 2002 celebrations in SA.
Contributor's comments: [SA informant] Aboriginal person: "Those Nunga's fella's want to play footy with us."
Contributor's comments: [Adelaide informant] Used as a term for a kid from the country - almost invariably white skinned - and in ignorance of its "aboriginal" origins.