New Zealand Slang

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Age Of Imperialism: New Zealand

New Zealand Slang

New Zealand slang has developed over time from such a diverse mixture of backgrounds that it is sometimes difficult to establish exactly what phrases and slang words are originally from New Zealand! However be assured that these words and phrases are used with regularity throughout New Zealand which will hopefully give you a better understanding of what your "Kiwi mates" are really trying to tell you!!!1

Languages

All New Zealanders speak English and many speak no other language, so it essential that any new migrants speak English well. If may take time to get used to the New Zealand accent, so you may have to ask people to talk more slowly and to repeat what they have said.

Here are some New Zealand Slangs...

Bitser - mongrel dog

ex. Tinkerbell is a bitser.

Chunder - vomit, throw up

ex. Ewww, he just chundered.

Drongo - stupid fool, idiot

ex. Caleb is a drongo.

Hard case - amusing, funny person

ex. Dave Chappelle is a hard case.

Perve - to stare,

ex. OMG that freak over there is perving at me!

Pong - bad smell, stink

ex. Give me gum, my breath pongs.

Ropeable - very angry

ex. I'm getting ropeable...you won't like me when I'm ropeable...

Tramping - hiking

ex. I'm going tramping.

Up the duff - pregnant

ex. d00d!!!11!111 Is she up the duff????

Yack - to speak

ex. I'm no good when it comes to public yacking.

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