However, although it may not be unusual to share a drink on your special day, it's how they exchanged their vows that's creating a storm. In reply to each of the celebrant's questions the groom responds "yoza", and his bride initially just raises a fist - a common way of greeting each other in the
Pākehā (or Pakeha without macrons; /ˈpɑːkɛhɑː, -kiːhɑː, -kiːə/; Māori pronunciation: [ˈpaːkɛhaː]) is a Māori-language term for New Zealanders primarily of European descent.
Such an egg: A New Zealand insult, translatable to “such an idiot”. Similarly, “don't be an egg” is a common New Zealand slang phrase.
Tu meke / too much – “I got you a pie” “Too much bro” Tu meke is one of the a Maori phrases on the list. It is Maori for too much.
The middle finger emoji represents the physical act of raising one's middle finger—considered an obscene gesture in many cultures—and is used for offensive or humorous effect.
Yeah, nah. Kiwis are exceptionally agreeable, so even when they want to disagree with you, they'll throw in a "yeah" as well. Basically, "yeah, nah" is a non-committal way of saying no. As in: "Do you want to go for a hike this weekend?" "Yeah, nah, I'll think about it ay."
Dairy – the corner shop or milk bar where you can buy bread, milk and lollies for the road.
Maccas means McDonalds. It's the New Zealand and Australian slang for the company.
kiwi slang:
Calling someone a cousin, aunty or uncle doesn't necessarily mean we're related to them, it's slang for a good friend or mate.
'Chur' means 'yes' and is usually followed by the word 'bro' meaning 'brother'. For example: Person A asks “Can I please borrow your ball” and person B replies, “Chur bro”. Togs: Important if you are visiting NZ during the summer.
Kia Ora is a greeting many people outside of New Zealand are familiar with. It can mean a lot of things, too! Kiwis use it to say hello, good morning, good luck, and take care.
Pakeha-Maori
Pakeha, which is a Maori term for the white inhabitants of New Zealand, was in vogue even prior to 1815.
Gawk – to stare at.
Arahia – a name derived from arahi which means "to lead" – was given the first of three injections at her local Papakura Marae clinic on Monday.
(slang, Australia, New Zealand, now rare) Synonym of hotshot.
The kiwi slang term, on the turps was used in its early days by referring to drinking spirits such as rum or gin. It has morphed in modern times to any kind of alcoholic drink, especially beer and wine. This phrase means inebriated and getting drunk from being on the turps or 'turpentine'.
Sweet as: Cool, awesome or no problem. “ Hot chips (pronounced hot chups): Literally hot chips.
A framework, as a grill or a spit, or a fireplace for cooking meat or vegetables over an open fire. The crown jewel of any Kiwi backyard in the summertime, the barbie is the Cooker of Food and the Epicentre of Banter.
Bro – ah, an absolute Kiwi staple. Bro is short for brother and is used to describe your best mates (as well as your actual brother). Probably one of the most used Kiwi slang terms and one of our favourites.
'Lolly' is a New Zealand word for confectionary - British people use 'sweet' and Americans 'candy'. Australians also use lolly. It comes from the older British word 'lollipop' which referred to confectionary but came to have a narrower meaning in Britain of a sweet on a stick or an ice block ('ice lolly').
Bogan (/ˈboʊɡən/ BOHG-ən) is Australian and New Zealand slang for a person whose speech, clothing, attitude and behaviour are considered unrefined or unsophisticated. Depending on the context, the term can be pejorative or self-deprecating.
The meaning of sweet as sums up the truly laid-back attitude of New Zealanders. It can mean “thank you”, “it's all good”, “no worries”, “you're welcome”, and “that's cool”.
Rā Whānau kia koe is the most common way to say 'happy birthday' in te reo Māori.