A bit about Noo Zilland(Kiwi speak)

[beckie]

everyone down here is a 'mate' or a 'bro'...women are usually referred to as 'chicks' which sounds a bit 60's to me

'gidday' is a greeting

'good on ya mate' well done

'rugger' rugby

'fatso' overweight

'Ocker' Australian

'beaut' referring to a car usually,looking great

'fush and chups' fish and chips

'McChuckies' McD's

'chilly bin' food cooler,Aussies call it an esky

There are actually 3 meanings to the word 'Kiwi'
-the fruit
-the native bird
-the New Zealander

Anyone from Auckland is know as a JAFA Just Another F****n Aucklander or as I call it Dorkland-we have a love hate relationship with NZ's 'Queen' city....

Now try saying these.... I'll bet you'll have fun!! ;D

[GerryT]

Thanks, Beckie! Always like learning new things!

[Karrie]

Beckie,
Thanks!!!! You crack me up!!!!! #loveyousmiley1rm#

[RUBICON19]

Intresting

[sicario]

LOL, thanks to hanging out with JBig on the boards I've already picked up some of the "kings English" as we "mericans" say, LOL. A few of my other favs (although I don't know if you Kiwi's use them) are "bum," "bloody," and "shag." Doesn't anyone say "pip pip, tally ho, maiter and pater, and all that rubbish" anymore?? LOL, Vin.

[beckie]

What about "slapper" Vin? theres a few of them down here! (but I'm not one of them!!!)

[Tim Wescott]

Good stuff..........reminds me of "Crocodile Dundee or the Fosters beer commercials!!

I know they`re Australian but it sounds similar.

[sicario]

beckie said:

What about "slapper" Vin? theres a few of them down here! (but I'm not one of them!!!)

LOL, "Slappers" forgot all about that. However, I ALREADY knew that you weren't a "slapper" "mate," you are just tooooooo cool "Boo." Vin.

[beckie]