New Zealand is known for its beautiful landscapes, friendly people, and unique culture. These are some of the main reasons why plenty of individuals choose to become immigrants in this country. But what these immigrants should be aware of though is that although English may be mainly used in the country, New Zealanders, also known as Kiwis, have their own slang. Now this slang can be quite different from that of other English-speaking countries. This is why immigrants and even travelers in the country should learn about the common slang used by the locals. Understanding and using New Zealand slang is a great way to immerse oneself in the culture and connect with locals.
So what are the common slang used in New Zealand? Here are
some of them.
Dunny
A dunny is not a person or an animal. In New Zealand, it is
used to refer to the toilet. Yes, the toilet.
Where’s the dunny? I’ve been holding my pee in since we
left school.
Chocka
While some people may think that this slang is used to refer
to chocolates, it is not. This slang is actually used to mean that one is
already full or satiated.
I’m so chocka after Melissa made me eat the entire pizza.
She didn’t like the flavor but also didn’t want it to go to waste.
Wop-wops
The wop-wops is not a dance craze that people have been
getting into in New Zealand. It is actually used to mean being right in the
middle of nowhere.
Heather was absent-mindedly driving and had no
destination in mind. After an hour or so, she realized that she was in the
wop-wops and had no idea how to get back home.
Chur
No, this is not used to refer to churros or something like
that. This slang is actually used to say thanks or thank you.
Hey, Sean! Chur! The guidelines you gave me on how to do
public speaking well were really helpful today.
Sweet as
When the slang “sweet as” is used in New Zealand, it is
actually used to mean that something is cool or is awesome. It can also be used
to mean that there is no problem with something.
Leann is definitely sweet as. I never expected her to
help me out since I’ve been so rude to her. But she did and I don’t have enough
praise for her.
Hot chips
This slang is actually pronounced as “hot chups” in NewZealand. And it is used to refer to hot (or warm) chips (or fries).
I told myself I wouldn’t have any more hot chips but when
Derek served even more of them, I couldn’t help myself and got a handful.
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