There are some slang terms for girls in New Zealand, such as “hottie” or “babe” for an attractive girl. More general terms which skirt the borders of being true slang are things like “wahine,” an old Maori term used for women and still used to … Read more
New Zealanders most often use the term “bucks” to describe New Zealand dollars. This is by far the most common and widely used slang term for money in New Zealand. However, there are plenty of other informal terms, from “gold coins” for one and two-dollar … Read more
When it comes to expressing anger, New Zealanders have a unique set of slang terms that capture everything from mild irritation to full-blown rage. Whether you’re a bit “miffed” or “seething,” there’s always a Kiwi phrase to match the level of frustration. Some of these … Read more
The most common New Zealand slang terms for friend are simple ones like “bro” and “mate”. These are by far the most commonly used and universally understood, being simple and vital parts of everyday speech in Kiwi slang. Other than that, they will often use … Read more