kiwi lingo
Thanks to Neighbours and Home & Away, most of us are pretty much in-the-know of some Aussie slang. But what about the New Zealand talk you say? Fear not. We at Black Tomato have put together some crucial words so that you won’t feel like a ‘drongo’ (a fool) whilst down south.
New Zealanders are a [...]
New Zealanders are a [...]
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14/01/10
by mcphee
Thanks to Neighbours and Home & Away, most of us are pretty much in-the-know of some Aussie slang. But what about the New Zealand talk you say? Fear not. We at Black Tomato have put together some crucial words so that you won’t feel like a ‘drongo’ (a fool) whilst down south.
New Zealanders are a friendly bunch, so don’t be weirded out if they start calling you ‘bro’ or even ‘cuz’, especially when they’ve only just met you.
They don’t wear swimsuits, they wear ‘togs’. ‘Gummies’ are Wellington boots, not sweet treats. And just to differentiate themselves even more from the Aussies, flip flops aren’t thongs, they’re called ‘jandles’ here.
If you’re buying a beer, you’ll want to ask for a ‘handle’ or a ‘jug’, not a pint. And if you’re looking for ‘tinnie’ (can of beer), you’ll most likely find it in the ‘chilly bin’ (ice cooler).
a kiwi's girls
Don’t be offended if you hear a local vent about his ‘girl’, he’s most likely referring to his cattle. But if he’s start telling you about his ‘anklebiters’, he’s talking about his kids, not the dogs.
And if you’re looking for the nearest ‘chippy’, you’ll be pointed straight to the local carpenter. What you’re really looking for are directions to the ‘greasies’ for some ‘shark and taties’ (fish and chips). But be sure you aren’t taken on a ‘tiki tour’ (scenic route) of the ‘wop wops’ (the sticks) on the way.
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