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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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Nick: 1. To steal. Eg; "Bloody kid nicked my fags!" 2. To catch or arrest someone suspected of committing a misdeed or crime. Eg: "Right, Mr Smith, you're nicked!" - Contributed by Frank Macskasy
Nuts: Testicles. Ie; "He got a right kick in the nuts!" - Contributed by Frank Macskasy
Nutsack: A mans scrotum. - Contributed by StewR
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
Pakeha shower: Don't wash at all, just get dressed in your dirty clothes. - Contributed by Murray
Pavlova or Pav: A meringue pudding with fruit and cream filling.
Perve: To stare with a lustfull look.
Pie Cart: A mobile cart traditionally selling pies, but now usually an array of hot food.
Piker: Someone who is too scared to do something. Usually used in group situations. For example if a group were going out for a night on the town, and one pulled out eary, he'd be called a piker.
Piss: Beer. - Contributed by Juliette
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