Brits and Kiwis can agree on most things. But every now and then we can unwittingly confuse one another with our lingo. I've put together a guide to help you understand your foreign buddy - with this you'll be bilingual for British bants and Kiwi yarns in no time!
Greetings/Sayings
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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
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New Zealander |
Kiwi |
Family |
Whānau |
Idiot |
Manus / Muppet / Drongo |
Funny person |
Hard case |
Solicitor |
Lawyer |
Player |
Slayer |
Outcast |
Bundy |
Food & Drink
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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
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Trousers |
Pants |
Pants |
Underwear |
Vest |
Singlet |
Flip flops |
Jandals |
Swimming Costume / Bathing Costume / Swimming Trunks / Bikini |
Togs |
Wellies |
Gumboots |
Trainers |
Sneakers |
Work & Education
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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
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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
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Snogging |
Pashing |
Love |
Aroha |
To have sex |
To have a root |
Locations
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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
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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
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Deposit |
Bond |
Standing Order |
Direct Debit |
Pension |
Kiwisaver |
Contactless |
Paywave |
Bank Card |
EFTPOS Card |
Illicit Substances
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Methamphetamine / Speed |
P |
Joint (Marijuana) |
Tinny |
Cigarette |
Durry |