This article discusses the use of Samoan slang by those both within and outside of the Samoan-Australian community. In particular, the terms 'uce' or 'osu' are appearing more frequently in popular culture.
ABC News - Samoan slang enters Australian mainstream, fuels interest in Polynesian culture, language
Useful quotes from the article:
'I think it's extremely important to see our languages, our slang and ourselves in the mainstream fabric because it's empowering... It makes you feel accepted, it makes you feel you belong, it makes you feel you have a place in Australian society.' - Lefaoali'i Dion Enari, PhD candidate at Bond University on the Gold Coast
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