Kiwi talk

Here's a brief list of kiwi words and phrases I have heard so far:

bach = beach house

bathroom = room with a bath, not necessarily a toilet

biscuit = cookie

bogan = hooligan

boot = trunk of a car

capsicum = bell peppers

chemist = drugstore, pharmacy

chips = french fries

crikey = oh my goodness! holy cow!

cruisy = mellow, no worries

dairy = convenience store

EFTPOS = checking card

flash = glam, upscale, trendy

good on ya = good for you

gum boots = rubber boots

hokey pokey = NZ's favorite ice cream

ice block = popsicle

jandals = flip flops

jersey = sweater

lolly = sucker, lollipop, hard candy

marmite = yeast spread (disgusting)

nappy = diaper

pavlova = creamy, fruity meringue dessert (delicious)

pram = stroller

puffed out = tired

snog = kiss or make out

sweet as = great, cool

ta = thanks

torch = flash light

wanker = jerk

yob/hoon = slob, jerk

zed = the letter z

It is also common for everyone to throw "eh" at the end of a sentence. The letters 'wh' are pronounced 'ph' in Maori words.