happy little vegemite

Noun

happy little vegemite (plural happy little vegemites)

1. (Australia) A contented and well-behaved child; a very pleased person; often used ironically.
   • The corner grocer delivered the week′s order in brown paper bags and the bread man made deliveries every morning in his horse-drawn van. He′d give the kids buns and let you ride for a couple of stops. The iceman delivered fresh fish, rabbits and, of course, ice for the ice chest, which many people...1999, Jim Keays, His Master's Voice: The Masters Apprentices: The bad boys of sixties rock ′n′ roll, page 3
   • I was a happy little vegemite that night as we cuddled up in bed. I fell into a deep and satisfied sleep, content in the knowledge that all the hard work we′d put into the programme seemed to have paid off.2003, Barry Crocker, The Adventures of Barry Crocker: Bazza, page 285