UK – NZ Dictionary

Greetings/Sayings

Hello / Hi	Kia ora / G’day
Cheers	Chur
Well done	Ka pai
Don’t worry	She’ll be right
Cock Up	Balls Up / Tits up
Awesome	Mean
Goodness Gracious!	Struth!
Around the houses	Tiki Tour
Good shout	Good call
At the minute	At the moment
First Rate / Fantastic	Bonzer
Hurry Up!	Rattle your dags!
Head over heels	Arse over tit
No worries	Good as gold
Telling a story	Spinning a yarn
Telling off	Rark up
A long time ago	Yonks
Broken	Munted

People

New Zealander	Kiwi
Family	Whānau
Idiot	Manus / Muppet / Drongo
Funny person	Hard case
Solicitor	Lawyer
Player	Slayer
Outcast	Bundy

Food & Drink

Food	Kai
Crisps	Chips
Chips	Hot Chips/Fries
Pudding	Dessert
Aubergine	Eggplant
Soured Cream	Sour Cream
Courgette	Zucchini
Pepper	Capsicum
Sweets	Lollies
Ice lolly	Ice block / Popsicle
Kiwi	Kiwifruit
Biscuit	Cookie
Skimmed Milk	Skim Milk
Box wine / Cask wine	Goon
Prosecco	Lindauer

Clothing & Footwear

Trousers	Pants
Pants	Underwear
Vest	Singlet
Flip flops	Jandals
Swimming Costume / Bathing Costume / Swimming Trunks / Bikini	Togs
Wellies	Gumboots
Trainers	Sneakers

Work & Education

Tea Break	Smoko
Secondary School	High School
College	High School
University	College / University
Public School	Private School
State School	Public School
Gap Year	OE
Bank Holiday	Public Holiday

Everyday Items

Kettle	Jug
Tipex	Twink
Cool box	Chilly bin
Barbeque	Barbie
Face Cloth	Flannel
Film	Movie
Napkin	Serviette
Dinner	Tea
Hot Water Bottle	Hottie
Trolley	Trundler
Cling Film	Glad Wrap
Hob	Stove
Rubber	Eraser
Punnet	Pottle
Bedding	Manchester
Petrol	Gas/Fuel

Intimacy

Snogging	Pashing
Love	Aroha
To have sex	To have a root

Locations

Off licence	Bottle store
Supermarket	The Super
Newsagent/Corner Store	Dairy
Off the beaten track	In the wop wops
National Health Service	Public Health Service
Ground Floor	First Floor
Jumble Sale	Garage Sale

Motoring & Vehicles

Lorry	Truck
Vauxhall	Holden
Near Side	Passenger’s Side
Off Side	Driver’s Side
Gear Stick	Stick Shift
MOT	WOF (Warrant of Fitness)
Central Reservation	Flush Median
Cut me up	Cut me off
Aeroplane	Aircraft

Finance

Deposit	Bond
Standing Order	Direct Debit
Pension	Kiwisaver
Contactless	Paywave
Bank Card	EFTPOS Card

Illicit Substances

Methamphetamine / Speed	P
Joint (Marijuana)	Tinny
Cigarette	Durry