Places & Getting Around · New Zealand slang

Bach

A holiday home, traditionally small and rustic. Pronounced 'batch'. South Islanders say crib.

"We're at the bach for the long weekend."

"The family bach has been in Coromandel for 40 years."

by Bren · reader submitted

Origin & notes

From 'bachelor pad'; crib south of about Timaru.

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