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Sometimes it can be that a person is looking hot.Ģ0. The most popular is when someone looks cool or trendy. Skux – “You look skux today” “Thanks bro” Not only are they used for wearing purposes but also used as a weapon if someone has been a dick.ġ9. In other words flip flops, thongs (Australian) or sandals. Jandals – “Don’t wear sneakers, wear your jandals” Used when someone is enthusiastic about something.ġ8. Keen – “Do you wanna go to the pools bro?” “Keen” This is one of the New Zealand sayings you don’t want to hear because it means you have just disappointed someone.ġ7. Stink one – “Did you grab me a pie?” “No” “Aw stink one ” As you can tell, ‘piss’ is pretty diverse in Kiwi slang!ġ6. Piss usually referring to either alcohol or urine. Piss/ Piss up – “Can you grab the piss out of the Ute?” or “I’m just going to go take a piss” or “Let’s have a piss-up” This is another of the Kiwi sayings I heard used a lot in the UK.ġ5. If you’re being unreasonable then this is usually what you will hear. Taking the piss – “Can you work for a few more hours?” “You’re taking the piss mate” This is one of my favourite New Zealand slang sayings.ġ4. When something is going to be okay or alright. She’ll be right – “Are the sausages burning?” “Nah, she’ll be right” This basically means when something is easy.ġ3. Piece of piss – “Can you build this Lego man for me? “Yeah, it’s a piece of piss” When a situation or someone is particularly suspicious.ġ2. Sus – “He looks a bit sus” or “That’s a bit sus” Not always, but sometimes we add ‘block’ at the end of this New Zealand slang.ġ1. This is used when something or someone is full.

Chocka – “Have you had enough to eat?” “Yeah, I’m chocka block” or “Can you fit this into your car?” “Nah, it’s chocka” This kiwi word has two meanings: when something is broken or when someone is drunk.ġ0. Munted – “That guy is munted as” or “I crashed my car and it’s munted” This is a little depressing, but it is usually used when something or someone dies.ĩ. Carked it – “Did you know Jimmy carked it the other day?” or “The car carked it” This is one of the Kiwi sayings people always find adorable, it means a place in the middle of nowhere or far from anything.Ĩ. Although it can, this kiwi slang rarely refers to an actual brother or cousin. Bro & cuz – “Chur cuz” or “How’s it going bro?”īasically means the same thing, and is just asking how are you doing. It can mean sweet, awesome, yeah, good, cool, cheers.Ħ. Sometimes the chur meaning is attached to another word or used by itself. Wondering what does chur mean? Well, this word can be slapped around in many different ways. You can use bugger when something goes wrong. Bugger – *Something goes wrong* “Bugger!” I was surprised to also hear this Kiwi slang used in the UK.Ĥ. Bugger all – “How much money you got? Bugger all.”

Kiwis say this when they are a little indecisive on what the heck they are trying to say.ģ. Yeah nah – “Do you want a vanilla ice cream? “Yeah nah, I’ll be right.” This is one of the classic New Zealand slang words is one that can be added onto just about every sentence you can think of.Ģ.

Let’s talk like a Kiwi! Here are some New Zealand slang words!

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Here’s a complete guide on New Zealand slang and how to use it like a real Kiwi! It may look complicated but trust me once you get the hang of it, it’s easy as bro. It includes some Maori phrases and Maori slang used in everyday life, and even (it turns out) a few terms popular from the UK. This Kiwi slang can be found just about anywhere, even in the likes of fancy restaurants and hotels. Sometimes it can seem like Kiwi English is an entirely separate language! Which is why I’m going to teach you some common New Zealand phrases and lingo! New Zealand slang can be quite hard to understand especially on top of our fast and harsh sounding accent.

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