because we say things differently but still mean the same thing
Twink seems to be the work most commonly used in New Zealand. It is also the most common brand of correction fluid in New Zealand.
cold, wet, dew, snow, ice, mud, wind, rain, geothermal, beautiful ,different ,must-see, small
New Zealanders typically speak at a moderate pace, similar to other English-speaking countries, but their unique accent and slang can make their speech sound faster to non-native listeners. On average, the speaking rate in New Zealand is around 150 to 160 words per minute. Regional variations and individual speaking styles can influence this rate, but overall, Kiwi English is characterized by its distinct pronunciation and rhythm.
Slang terms for sausage - snag, snarler, banger. Maori for sausage - Totiti (transliteration). Some specific types - cheerio, saveloy, polony.
nothing! if you're talking about the maori language, there is no b in maori so it can't be a maori word. if you just mean new zealand slang.. I've never heard of it, and i don't consider myself to be a hermit.. and I'm 21 so I'm not exactly an old out-of touch person either. sorry!
Because they have different experiences. Slang comes from your culture being different from other cultures.
Slang changes with vocabulary and the times, much of it coming from the military of all countries
In New Zealand, "Palmy" is slang for Palmerston North, a North Island city.
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A "butty" is a slang term for a sandwich, used in England and New Zealand.
A "butty" is a slang term for a sandwich, used in England and New Zealand.
This or that. Haida is a slang word for "hatha" for masculine. Haide/haidy is a slang for "hathihi" for a feminine. Where "th" is pronounced like in "weather". Hadol is for plural which is a slang for "ha'olaa" - those. This slang word is used mainly in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Gulf countries, and some other Arab countries.
H. W. Orsman has written: 'The Dictionary of New Zealand English' 'New Zealand slang dictionary' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English language, Miniature books, Slang, Specimens
Absolutely. But the slang back then was quite different from the slang today. Throughout history, there has always been slang, as well as various metaphors and similes and other idiomatic expressions. You will even see in many of Shakespeare's plays that he uses puns, idioms, and slang.
Twink seems to be the work most commonly used in New Zealand. It is also the most common brand of correction fluid in New Zealand.
In New Zealand, it's the slang word fo 'hey' or 'hi'
In most countries it is "commie" or "Red".