🥝 How to Talk Like a Kiwi / New Zealander (Kiwi Slang)

Elvin asked: "Can you discuss a few Kiwi Slang?" We go over the Kiwi / New Zealand expressions and NZ slang that are super common and that you will encounter during your trip.
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[@kiwilauren]

Keep in mind that I'm Canadian, so I do know that lots of the words in this list are probably British in origin, but they're definitely not words we say in Canada! When I lived in NZ I didn't ever hesitate to ask my friends to repeat an unfamiliar word and to provide a definition.. then I'd scribble it on a receipt or a napkin, and then when I got home I'd write it down in my journal. So here's my comprehensive list of kiwi slang from 2007! Pommy - British Boot - trunk of a car Bonnet - hood of a car Knickers - underwear Hard case - funny, cool Root - sex Ute - utility vehicle Pigeon hole - mailbox Eftpos - debit/credit machine Choice - awesome, sweet, cool Refill - loose leaf (lined) paper Tea - supper Supper - late after-dinner snack Knackered - really tired Oy/oi! - exclamation to get someone's attention (like "Hey!") Tomato sauce - ketchup "I reckon" - I think (so) Interval - break (ie. recess, intermission, etc.) Dairy - corner store Trolley - shopping cart sms - text message (stands for "short message service") Jersey - sweater Gumboots - rubber boots Heaps - tons, lots, etc. Flatmate - roommate Lollies - candies Rubbish - garbage "Go to the toilet" - go to the bathroom Singlet - tank top Trousers - pants Beanie - toque Togs - bathing suit Lounge - living room "At the mo" - at the moment "Sweet as," "funny as," etc. - very sweet/awesome, funny, etc. Pash/snog - to kiss Hire - rent Naff - passe, out of fashion Jandals - flip flops Torch - flashlight Lamp - lightbulb "Jokes!" - an exclamation (ie. "You're kidding!" - often preceded by "ahh" ie. "Ahh, jokes!") Pram/pushchair - stroller Queue - lineup Fringe - bangs (haircut) Indicate - signal (in a car) - ("Be a mate, indicate!") Plait - braid Nappy - diaper Gutted - defeated, disappointed, deflated, etc. Fortnight - 2 weeks Sussed - figured out, cased, etc. Musos - musicians "Monday week" - a week from Monday Petrol - gas Scroggin/scrummy mix - trail mix Muesli - granola Hash key - pound key on a phone (#) Ring - to phone/call someone Carpark - parking lot Bottle shop - liquor store Give way - yield Arvo - afternoon Notes - bills ($$ that are not coins) Mate - friend Tenor horn - euphonium/baritone (musical instrument) Gob - mouth Wag - skip school "Ahh, true?" - an expression like "Oh, really?" Mufti - non-uniform, casual Docket - receipt RTD - coolers (alcoholic drink in a bottle, stands for "ready to drink") Squab - foam mattress Op shop - 2nd hand store/thrift store Diary - day planner, agenda Metal road - gravel road Layby - rent-to-own Hundreds and thousands - sprinkles (for baking) Bach - beach home/cottage Ta - thank you Chur - cheers Bits and bobs - odds and ends "Good on ya" - way to go

[@NZPocketGuide]

Very comprehensive, thanks for sharing Lauren :)

[@annawitter5161]

Awesome is another one. New Zealand is just so awesome! Box of ducks, mate! Good as gold. Now not so much among the younger sector, but you still hear it among us older stalwarts! I love their way of speaking.

[@annawitter5161]

Oh hell! Now I am homesick

[@NZPocketGuide]

Haha I knew you would have a few extra ones to suggest Anna ;)

[@annawitter5161]

@@NZPocketGuide Good on yer, mate!

[@apoorvakumar7102]

Is it still recommended to hitchhike alone in New Zealand?

[@NZPocketGuide]

Yeah you can. not the best or most efficient way to travel but ok.

[@apoorvakumar7102]

Why?? Isn't it a great way to make new friends and get a ride to your destination when you're out of money?

[@NZPocketGuide]

Yep, but very hard to plan a route and travel fastly. No biggie, hitchhike in NZ and have fun :) We have an article about that on backpackerguide.nz so Make sure to read it..

[@valdene685]

Chur bro. Mean as watching this.

[@NZPocketGuide]

Haha chur!

[@ModestTiger]

Ok, How to talk like the fruit tho?

[@NZPocketGuide]

🤣😂 Have you tried using emojis to communicate? 🥝

[@thabukc324]

First like and comment

[@NZPocketGuide]

indeed you are!