Kiwi Slang – Plonk
Kiwis refer to a cheap bottle of low-quality wine as 'Plonk'. New Zealanders are obsessed with wine of all varieties. Plonk refers to all varieties of wine.
Kiwi Slang – Bach
A bach (pronounced 'batch') is a holiday home or beach house and they are an iconic part of our culture. 50,000 baches are in New Zealand. New Zealand Slang.
Kiwi Slang – Flat Out
New Zealanders use a lot of slang. The kiwi slang term 'flat out' means that you are very busy and kiwis love to show how busy they are. New Zealand Slang Words
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Kiwi Slang – Nek Minnit
The phrase 'nek minnit' became popular by New Zealand skateboarder, Levi Hawken. The term is used to explain a dramatic event; next minute.
Kiwi Slang – Ankle-biter
An ankle-biter can be something or someone small, low to the ground that bites or nips at your ankles like a toddler or an agressive puppy.
Kiwi Slang – Over The Ditch
The Ditch is known as the Tasman Sea that separates New Zealand and Australia. The analogy travel over the ditch or across the pond is used.
Kiwi Slang – Boy Racer
Boy racer is a term New Zealander's use when they are referring to youth driving fast cars that have been modified with factory fitted parts.
Kiwi Slang – On The Turps
Consuming alcohol in large quantities is known as getting on the turps or turpentine. Inebriated, intoxicated, excessive and binge drinking.
Kiwi Slang – Spin A Yarn
To spin a yarn is when someone tells a larger than life story and fabricates or exaggerates the truth. Embellish and distort the facts.
Kiwi Slang – Tiki Tour
Tiki tour is said when you take the scenic route or long way to get to a destination. It can also mean a journey with no destination in mind.
Kiwi Slang – Snowed Under
Snowed under implies someone has too much responsibility or they're overwhelmed with work. They may have a pile of paperwork on their desk. New Zealand Slang