Category
Everyday Objects
Bonnet The hood of a car.… Boot The trunk of a car.… Brekkie Breakfast. 'Big brekkie before the tramp.'… Bung Broken or not working; sometimes drunk. A bung knee is a Kiwi institut… Cardie A cardigan. Nana-approved warmth.… Chilly bin Insulated cooler for keeping drinks and kai cold. The centrepiece of e… Chippies Potato chips/crisps - or a tradesperson (chippie = carpenter). Context… Chur box Nickname for the chilly bin or a box of beers you're grateful for. Pla… Dunga A beat-up old car that refuses to die.… Eftpos The debit card payment system, and by extension the card itself. 'Eftp… Gumboots Rubber boots. Rural NZ's national footwear; Taihape holds an annual gu… Jandals Flip flops. Etymology: 'Japanese sandals'. Wearing them year-round is … Jumper A jersey, sweater or sweatshirt. Mum's eternal advice: take a jumper.… Lippy Lipstick. 'Quick, need my lippy.'… Red bands Red-banded gumboots - the definitive NZ farm footwear brand-turned-nou… Singlet A sleeveless top. Called a vest in the UK, which causes chaos.… Stubby A short squat beer bottle. Also short shorts - 'stubbies'.… Sunnies Sunglasses. 'Where'd I put my sunnies?'… Swannie A Swanndri - the heavy woollen bush shirt, NZ's rugged rural uniform.… Togs Swimwear of any kind. Togs, togs, togs... undies (if you're too far fr… Togs undies From the famous ad - the line where beachwear ('togs') becomes underwe… Trackies Tracksuit pants. NZ leisurewear and, controversially, acceptable publi… Trolley A shopping cart. Some Kiwis say trundler, which is even better.… Trundler A shopping trolley, or a granny cart. Peak NZ vocabulary.… Twink Correction fluid (white-out). A brand name that became the word — and … Ute A utility vehicle — pickup truck with a flat tray. Rural NZ's chariot.… Whip A car, especially a flash one. 'Nice whip.'…