We are having fun with the new words, spellings and usage. As a native explained to us, "When you kicked the British out of your country you kicked out some letters as well." Many of these are NZ specific. Enjoy!
Kia Ora = hello, welcome
cheers = thanks, hi
jandals = flip flops
wee = little, tiny, small ("just use a wee bit of salt", "It's a wee hike to the view."), used by everyone. I think it is the Scottish settlers' linguistic influence.)
ice block = popsicle
flying fox = zip line
maths (You do the maths.) = math
sport (She plays lots of sport.) = sports
twink = white out/correction fluid/liquid paper (Michael's twink pen exploded on my fingers.)
to queue = to line up
trundler or trolley = shopping cart
mild cheese = regular cheddar cheese
tasty cheese = very sharp cheddar cheese
vintage cheese = "fully mature cheddar cheese with a rich extra sharp flavour and crumbly texture"
trim milk = skim milk
the bench = the kitchen counter
tea (at school) = snack break
skivvie = turtleneck shirt
jumper = sweater
rubbish mix = trail mix
slice = bar cookie
flat white = a coffee with lots of steamed milk but not lots of foam
fluffy = steamed milk with lots of foam, chocolate sprinkles & marshmallows
thermals = long underwear
walk = ranges from very short to all afternoon walking
tramp = back packing expedition
rubbish = trash
bin = waste basket, trash can, etc
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