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throwdown


A small size of stubby (beer container): buy a slab of throwdowns.

Contributor's comments: Throwdown also referred to a small firework that came in a packet of a dozen. There was no touchpaper. Throwing the firework hard onto the ground or against a wall or another kid's leg or buttock would produce a small but satisfactory explosion.

Contributor's comments: Also known as throwdowns in Qld and sometimes Grenades.

Contributor's comments: Also known as twisties (twist-tops).