Everyday Objects · New Zealand slang

Jumper

A jersey, sweater or sweatshirt. Mum's eternal advice: take a jumper.

"Take a jumper, it'll get cold later."

"Nice jumper bro, op shop?"

by Bren

Origin & notes

Jersey and jumper used interchangeably in NZ.

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