Friday, December 6, 2013

Kiwi Slang

Here's a short list of Kiwi slang to familiarize yourself before coming over. Words taken from the International Students' Orientation and some from personal experience.
  1. Brekkie - Breakfast
  2. Dunny - Toilet. (Please, do NOT use "CR" over here.)
  3. Bugger Off - Go away
  4. Piss Up - Social gathering with alcohol
  5. Sweet As - Cool; Awesome; No worries
  6. Pakeha - a white Kiwi
  7. Yonks - A long time ago. As in, "I haven't seen in Yonks"
  8. Tiki Tour - Scenic route
Others:
  • Arvo - Afternoon
  • Cheers - You're welcome
  • Paper - Course; Subject. As in, "How many papers are you taking this term?"
  • Serviette - Tissue; Napkin
  • Tomato Sauce - Ketchup ("Toh-mah-toe Sauce")

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