Gentle insult for someone acting like an idiot. More affectionate than aggressive.
"Stop being an egg and apologise."
"He locked his keys in the car again. What an egg."
Insults & Banter · New Zealand slang
Egg
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One of NZ's most beloved soft insults.
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