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You may know all about the attractions, nature, food, and culture of New Zealand. But what about its language? Do you have a curiosity for local slang words and try to learn a few expressions while or before traveling? Take a look at these New Zealand slang words to see how many of them you already know. As for the one you don’t know, maybe it’s time to appreciate the variety and versatility of Kiwi slang words. While you are at it, you might also want to look at the New Zealand quiz as well. Have fun with these New Zealand slang words, and don’t forget to write your score in the comments!
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What does ‘dairy’ mean?
- Dairy Products
- Local Corner Store
- Cow
- Farm
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How about “spinning a yarn”?
- Knitting
- Telling a story that is most probably not true, exaggerating
- Running Around
- Things getting complicated
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It’s a bit interesting. What does “wop-wops” mean?
- In the middle of nowhere
- Some kind of a ball game
- Ice-cream
- A place of gathering
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If someone says ‘choice’, what does it mean to?
- Option
- It depends on you
- Great, awesome, or cool
- Choose something
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While in the UK the word “togs” means clothes, in New Zealand it refers to…
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Hot dogs
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What is the “Ta”?
- Thank you
- Yes
- I love you
- Cheers
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What might ‘tu meke’ mean?
- I miss you
- Please
- You mean a lot to me
- Literally means ‘too much’, showing appreciation
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What does the New Zealand slang word “carked it” mean?
- To park your car
- To open a bottle of wine
- To die
- Cracked up
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What about this expression: “Had a big one on the turps”?
- To have a headache
- Having a night out drinking
- Eating too much at a restaurant
- To have a big profit
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And finally, what does “munted” mean?
- Broken or damaged, also used for people who are tipsy or drunk
- Demented
- Being hunted
- To mean something
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