30 common slang kiwi in New Zealand - useful for daily chat
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Every country has its usual jargon and New Zealand is no exception. The first time I heard 'Sweet' how 'was my first day in New Zealand, I was amused and asked me what it meant. Another time I read the term yard Barbie 'the newspaper, and guess what the image of a life-size Barbie doll in a head appeared in my garden. There are heaps more, but I'm only 30 municipalities of which they are very useful for daily chats can be, at least in the earlyDays.
Arvo - Short for afternoon. For example, we meet tomorrow at Arvo 4 (pm).
Ay / Ah - used at the end of the sentence or as a substitute for "pardon" or "what." For example, we should go aa Auckland this weekend.
Bach (pronounced like a lot) - Holiday. For example, we can maintain the flow in Whangaparaoa Peninsula during the summer.
Barbie - short for barbeque. For example, I have a Barbie in my yard tomorrow, you join us?
Brekkie - short form for breakfast.For example, you will go for brekkie now?
Cheers / Cheerio - Thank you and / or leave. For example, A: The departure of the train is at 1:00. B: Cheers
Chips - V. more frequent in French fries. For example, Please help me to get some chips from the snack on the way back.
Dairy -. 'Corner "with food convenient 7 days a week, a bit' as a neighborhood 7-11 For example, I'm going to milk to get some snacks, you want something?
Sun - sometimes refer to the party or gathering. For example, wewith our Christmas party on December 20 to do.
Dodgy - you describe is something bad, unreliable, spoiled, weird, etc. For example, the boy was standing on the corner of difficult. The food smells dodgy.
Dunny - V. WC, bathroom, wc. For example, we have an outdoor pit latrine in our farm.
Flash / Flashy - Describe something that looks very good and / or expensive. For example, flash drive you can do it, yes.
Gimme a yell - the "let me know", not literally scream. For example, if you have any questions,about your order, just gimme a shout.
Gummies - V. rubber boots, rubber boots, rubber boots, rubber boots. For example, you should wear your tire when you go to the paddock.
Flip-flops - flip-flops or thongs. For example, I would pack my flip-flop and we can go.
Jersey / Jumper - Most frequently refer sweater. For example, I put my jumper / jersey, and now we can head out.
Lolly - candy, sweets. For example, I bought some candy at this time that some of them?
Mate - Can my partner, friend orStanger. For example, I meet my friends to go to dinner soon. Hey dude, where are you going?
Nana and Nandy - Grandma and Grandpa. For example, I spent the weekend at my grandmother's Place.
Paddock - often referred to arable and grassland. For example, the cows graze on the grass behind the hill.
Rellies - family and relatives. For example, the Bach is my rellies go for the weekend.
Skull - Drinking beer in a hurry. For example, he is sculling down the beer.
Smoke - Break timeRest period. For example, our smoke afternoon to 03:00 every day.
Sunnies - short for sunglasses. For example, I can not drive properly, without my Sunnies.
Sweet as - can mean cool or awesome. For example, A: Let's go town tonight? B: Sure, buddy. A: that of sucrose. See you later.
Ta - informal term for you. Example A: Here is the book. B: Ta A: Sweet as.
Tea - You can usually find lunch or dinner. For example, we will meet at 19:00 to Nando for tea?
Toast - toast or bread.For example, I do Toastie eggs for lunch, you want one?
Togs - swimsuit, bathing suit. For example, remember to bring your clothes and flip flops for the weekend at the beach.
Wonky - Errata, twisted, wrong. For example, the wobbly chair, is another better.
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