Everyday Life · New Zealand slang

Mufti

Casual clothes worn on a non-uniform day. 'Mufti day' funds every school fundraiser.

"It's mufti day Friday, gold coin donation."

"Forgot it was mufti and wore my uniform. Tragic."

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Origin & notes

From British military slang; thrives in NZ schools.

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