Get familiar with some of the most common phrases before you travel: Chilly bin – the Kiwi word for Esky.
Chilly bin: Cooler/esky.
That's where a chilly bin comes in. It's the New Zealand term for a cooler where you can keep your drinks and sandwiches fresh while you're out and about.
Jumper: Sweater/pull over. Bach/crib: Holiday home. Bro: Brother, friend. Chur: Thanks.
Pākehā (or Pakeha without macrons; /ˈpɑːkɛhɑː, -kiːhɑː, -kiːə/; Māori pronunciation: [ˈpaːkɛhaː]) is a Māori-language term for New Zealanders primarily of European descent.
"Kiwi" (/ˈkiːwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally.
Chilly bin
The Kiwi version of an esky or cooler. A chilly bin needs some ice.
Swim briefs are also referred to as competition briefs, swimming trunks, bathers, togs, racer bathers, posing briefs, racing briefs, and colloquially in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom as budgie smugglers.
the cooler, Slang. jail: He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.
(slang, Australia, New Zealand, now rare) Synonym of hotshot.
: a prison or jail. They threw him in the cooler.
A framework, as a grill or a spit, or a fireplace for cooking meat or vegetables over an open fire. The crown jewel of any Kiwi backyard in the summertime, the barbie is the Cooker of Food and the Epicentre of Banter.
'Gumboots' And 'Jandals'
A Jandal is your equivalent of a flip-flop or thong (ask the Aussie's for their answer on thongs!).
Bro – ah, an absolute Kiwi staple. Bro is short for brother and is used to describe your best mates (as well as your actual brother). Probably one of the most used Kiwi slang terms and one of our favourites.
Chips – French fries. Potato chips are referred to as “crisps”, Kiwis will also call a snack like Doritos a “corn chip”.
This vowel is famously expressed in the different way New Zealanders and Australians pronounce 'fish and chips' – a fast-food dish common in both countries. It is commonly claimed that New Zealanders say 'fush and chups' and Australians say 'feesh and cheeps'.
Chinese media reported on Wednesday evening that McDonald's Chinese business changed its company's name from Maidanglao, a loose transliteration of the English name, to Jingongmen, or Golden Arches, on Oct. 12.
Kiwis also have frankfurters (pork and beef), but are never called hot dogs. And then, to honor the English roots, there are bangers – basically the same thing as sausage, and will generally be made from pork.
Jandals: The Aussies call these thongs, which are underwear in NZ. Vivid: Nuh-uh, it's a permanent marker. Weed-eater: Of all things, they call this a whipper snipper.
The middle finger emoji represents the physical act of raising one's middle finger—considered an obscene gesture in many cultures—and is used for offensive or humorous effect.
Kia Ora is a greeting many people outside of New Zealand are familiar with. It can mean a lot of things, too! Kiwis use it to say hello, good morning, good luck, and take care.
It absolutely is ok to call a New Zealander a Kiwi. Though in some countries a nickname like this would be considered offensive, it is anything but in New Zealand. So go ahead and call us Kiwis!
'Chur' means 'yes' and is usually followed by the word 'bro' meaning 'brother'. For example: Person A asks “Can I please borrow your ball” and person B replies, “Chur bro”. Togs: Important if you are visiting NZ during the summer.