sunnies

Tinted eye covers

Sunnies is informal for sunglasses, used chiefly in Australian and British English: Don't forget your sunnies—it's bright out there.

The diminutive -ies ending gives it a casual, friendly tone typical of Australian slang.

eyewear

shades

Variations in darkness

framesRigid enclosing structures
lensesCurved transparent refractors
polarizedSplit into opposing factions

tinted · aviators · wraparound · clip-ons · wayfarers · cat-eye · oversized · mirrored · gradient · tortoiseshell

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

surfWaves near shore
wavesTraveling energy disturbances
boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway

poolside · resort · vacation · tropical · seaside · pier · promenade · deckchair · cabana · coastline

style

trendy

Currently in vogue

chicTasteful, current flair
accessorizeAdd decorative extras
glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness

designer · hipster · vintage · fashion · statement · iconic · bold · flashy · celebrity · runway

protection

shatterproof

Resistant to breaking

impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
anti-reflectivePrevents light bouncing back

shade · coverage · filter · barrier · screen · shield

casual

relaxed

Free of stress

weekendEnd-of-week rest days
laid-backCalm and unhurried
easygoingRelaxed in temperament

outdoor · leisurely · carefree · everyday · hangout · brunch · festival · roadtrip · picnic · park

Categories

Kiwi Slangkia ora, jandals, yeah nah, she'll be right, good as gold
Aussie slangarvo, bogan, brekkie, chook, cobber
Diminutivesbaby, bunny, puppy, kitty, doggy
Australianakangaroo, Vegemite, boomerang, koala, didgeridoo
clothing slangthreads, duds, getup, fit, drip

Opposites

light conditions

sunniesclear lenses

Transparent eyewear inserts

prescription glasses · corrective lenses · reading glasses · spectacles · eyeglasses

corrective vs. protective function

sunniesprescription glasses

Custom lenses for vision

reading glasses · spectacles · eyeglasses · corrective lenses · bifocals

weather/environmental conditions

sunniesclouds

Airborne water masses

overcast · shade · darkness · rain · gloom

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G