Turns of phrase:
have a think....think about it
wee....as in: “Take a look at this wee graph”
eh.....interjected at the ends of sentences (several kiwis I know use it as much as a stereotyped Canadian)
flash....posh, flashy as in: “that pub was real flash”
sweet as.....usually used to mean very sweet - as if you are aiming for a phrase like “sweet as sugar” but then leave out the comparison. Can be used for other adjectives too like “weird as” or “paranoid as”
keen....as in: “Let me know if anyone is keen to come tramping”
cheers.....not just when drink, also can mean something like thank you
ta....thank you
terms:
scroggin = trail mix, gorp
muesli = granola
carpark = parking lot
holiday = vacation
tramping = NZ style hiking
Also: “Kiwi” refers to either the bird or NZlander but not the fruit. That is “kiwi fruit.”
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