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New Zealand Slang

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of Kiwi English and New Zealand expressions!

  1. 1.

    In New Zealand English, what does 'sweet as' mean?

    A
    Cool, great, or no problem
    B
    Very sugary
    C
    A dessert
    D
    Comparing sweetness
  2. 2.

    What does 'chilly bin' refer to in New Zealand?

    A
    A cold room
    B
    A freezer aisle
    C
    A portable cooler or ice chest
    D
    A cold swimming pool
  3. 3.

    In New Zealand, what is a 'dairy'?

    A
    A milk product
    B
    A journal
    C
    A small corner shop or convenience store
    D
    A milk farm
  4. 4.

    What does 'choice' mean as Kiwi slang?

    A
    Excellent or awesome
    B
    Expensive
    C
    A difficult decision
    D
    Ordinary
  5. 5.

    In New Zealand, what are 'jandals'?

    A
    Jackets
    B
    Jewelry
    C
    Candles
    D
    Flip-flops or thong sandals
  6. 6.

    What does 'tramping' mean in New Zealand English?

    A
    Stomping loudly
    B
    Hiking or bushwalking
    C
    Being homeless
    D
    Traveling by train
  7. 7.

    In New Zealand, what does 'bach' (pronounced 'batch') refer to?

    A
    A type of music
    B
    A holiday cottage or cabin
    C
    A bachelor
    D
    A type of bread
  8. 8.

    What does 'gutted' mean in Kiwi slang?

    A
    Cleaned out a fish
    B
    Very disappointed
    C
    Exhausted
    D
    Hungry
  9. 9.

    In New Zealand, what does 'wop-wops' mean?

    A
    A remote or rural area in the middle of nowhere
    B
    A type of wasp
    C
    Children's games
    D
    Fast cars
  10. 10.

    What is a 'pav' in New Zealand culture?

    A
    A pavilion
    B
    A type of car
    C
    A pavement
    D
    A pavlova dessert
  11. 11.

    In New Zealand English, what does 'munted' mean?

    A
    Brand new
    B
    Well-maintained
    C
    Broken, damaged, or destroyed
    D
    Polished
  12. 12.

    What does 'ka pai' mean in New Zealand English (borrowed from Maori)?

    A
    Good, well done, or great
    B
    Goodbye
    C
    Come here
    D
    Be careful
  13. 13.

    In New Zealand, what does 'tiki tour' mean?

    A
    A museum visit
    B
    Taking the scenic or longer route
    C
    A guided bus tour
    D
    A beach holiday
  14. 14.

    What does 'skux' mean in modern New Zealand slang?

    A
    Clumsy
    B
    Ugly
    C
    Cool, smooth, or attractive
    D
    Old-fashioned
  15. 15.

    In New Zealand English, what is a 'capsicum'?

    A
    A type of cap
    B
    A spicy chili
    C
    A bell pepper
    D
    A medicine

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