Samoan word for a European/white person, common across NZ. Usually friendly and descriptive.
"He runs fast for a palangi!"
"The palangi version of the recipe uses way less coconut cream."
Te Reo & Pacific Influence · New Zealand slang
Palangi
Origin & notes
Samoan; Pakeha is the Maori equivalent.
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