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circlework


the act of driving a car in tight circles at full throttle, causing the rear wheels to skid, and when done on the ideal dusty site, cause something of a dust storm: let's go and do some circlework. Compare doughnut, doughies, hoops, two-bob.

Contributor's comments: [NSW informant] The activity described is also know as "doughnuts".

Contributor's comments: Circlework is definately a recognised term throughout Brisbane.


Contributor's comments: [Perth informant] To do doughies, especially in a ute: "Me and Damo did some circle work on the oval last night."

Contributor's comments: Also widely used in Tasmania.

Contributor's comments: To drive a car (usually a ute) around in circles on a lawn to make impressive dents in the grass: "Did you see Gibbsy and Jacko out doin' circle work on the oval last night? The coach will be spewin'!"


Contributor's comments: Young men also used to 'dump sets' which is a straight line a tyre marks on a suburban road.