Abbreviated to BBQ. 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.
Barbie. A barbecue(BBQ). "Let's have a barbie for dinner."
Kai – Maori word for food.
Your kiwi friend: Yeah me too, let's go and grab some kai.
Cuzzie or cuz – Meaning cousin - used as a term of address for a friend. “I haven't seen you in weeks, cuz.” 6. Dodgy – Bad, unreliable.
Chur. The meaning of chur is essentially thank you. You can use this classic Kiwi slang to show gratitude or appreciation. As explained above, it can also mean "sweet as" or "that's awesome". As in: "I'll help you change your flat tyre." "Chur, bro."
(ˈmaɪ maɪ ) noun. New Zealand. a duck-shooter's shelter; hide. Collins English Dictionary.
(verb) to glide, move with an even motion.
The te reo Maori definition of mimi becomes liquid gold as it translates as urine.
“Did you pash?” Translation: Pash = kiss.
(Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, informal) Goodbye, an interjection said upon parting. (rare) Hello; a greeting.
Esky is a brand of portable coolers, originally Australian, derived from the word "Eskimo". The term "esky" is also commonly used in Australia to generically refer to portable coolers or ice boxes and is part of the Australian vernacular, in place of words like "cooler" or "cooler box" and the New Zealand "chilly bin".
hottie (plural hotties) (slang, Australia, New Zealand, now rare) Synonym of hotshot. (slang, originally Australia) A physically or sexually attractive person. quotations ▼synonym ▲ Synonym: fittie. (informal, originally Australia, New Zealand) A hot water bottle.
Traditionally, Māori people cooked in earth ovens called 'hāngī'.
Jandals – whether you call them flip flops or thongs where you come from, the perennial summer footwear favourite is called a jandal in NZ.
Barbecue vs Cookout: How It Changes Down South
Down South, a “cookout” means grilling food outside. The cookout menu features foods like hot dogs, hamburgers, and other easy foods.
Start with Kia ora!
Kia ora can be used to say hello, express gratitude, send love and make a connection. Kia ora is a warm and welcoming greeting you'll hear throughout New Zealand and comes from the indigenous Māori language.
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.
Aroha. Aroha means 'love, compassion and empathy'. It is a girl's name as well as being a term used in everyday conversations. Always roll your r's when enunciating Māori words: pronounce Aroha as ah-roh-huh.
nana: female grandparent or someone who goes to bed early or naps in the afternoons.
"Kiwi" (/ˈkiːwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. Unlike many demographic labels, its usage is not considered offensive; rather, it is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and affection for most people of New Zealand. A Kiwi holding a kiwi.
In Britain, Ireland, United States, Australia, New Zealand and, particularly prevalent in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nan, Nana, Nanna, Nanny, Gran and Granny and other variations are often used for grandmother in both writing and speech.
Chur boi – Neat alright. "Boi" is pronounced, "booooiiii." Chur bro - Nice one. Chur the cuzzie – Kiwi is going really well – "cuzzie" is a take on the word cousin.
Te: the; kiri: bark, skin, or outer covering. It may also be a contraction of Kirikiri (gravel)
Goodbye. Mā te wā – See you later. Ka kite (anō) – See you (again). Haere rā – Goodbye (said to someone leaving by the person who is staying). E noho rā – Goodbye (said to someone staying by the person leaving).