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Kiwi Speak (Colloquialisms)
This is kiwi speak, our slang, our way of talking. Some of it's uniquely New Zealand, and some is more a mix of international adaption with an original home grown twist. Click through alphabetically or go page by page to view all of entries we have. If you know one that's not listed, suggest it to us and we'll consider adding it in!

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Oi: To get someones attention. For example if someone wasn't listening and you wanted them to come over to you, you'd say "Oi!, come over here!" - Contributed by Dean Dawson
Old Lady: The wife, girlfriend, other female partner. - Contributed by Frank Macskasy
Old man: Ones father/Dad. - Contributed by StewR
On the piss: Out drinking. - Contributed by Juliette
Otaaaaaaaaago!: War cry by rugby supporters from Otago district, South Island, NZ. Usually bellowed as a group, to cheer on local team, the "Highlanders". - Contributed by Frank Macskasy
Out of it: Surprising, 'that was out-of-it cuz' or 'that was very surprising cousin of mine'. Also refers to being high on drugs or alcohol. - Contributed by merenia bowden