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Kiwi Slang – Munted
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Kiwi Slang – Munted

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Kiwi Slang – Munted

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:41:13+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Broken, Damaged, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Kiwi Slang, Munted, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Ruined|

Munted is said when you state something is badly damaged or ruined. The kiwi slang term became well known after the Christchurch earthquakes.

Kiwi Slang – Crib
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Kiwi Slang – Crib

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Kiwi Slang – Crib

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:41:35+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Crib, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang|

The term crib is generally used in the South Island for a holiday home. Cribs were built out of cheap or recycled material like old timber. New Zealand Slang

Kiwi Slang – Choice
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Kiwi Slang – Choice

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Kiwi Slang – Choice

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:41:46+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Choice, Choice Bro, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang|

Choice is a kiwi slang word that use to get said a lot. It is more of a retro slang term that can mean many things like, you are happy. New Zealand Slang Words

Kiwi Slang – Jandals
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Kiwi Slang – Jandals

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Kiwi Slang – Jandals

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:41:55+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Digital Prints, Etsy, Flip Flops, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Jandals, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Thongs|

What is the origin of the term Jandals? The history of the kiwi jandal & its meaning has been debated. Morris Yock trademarked the jandal. New Zealand Slang

Kiwi Slang – Yeah Nah
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Kiwi Slang – Yeah Nah

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Kiwi Slang – Yeah Nah

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:42:06+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Yeah Nah|

Yeah nah is a non-committal statement, you are acknowledging what someone is saying but you don't agree. It means indecision, no or maybe. Kiwi Slang Words.

Kiwi Slang – Sweet As
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Kiwi Slang – Sweet As

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Kiwi Slang – Sweet As

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:42:28+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Cool, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Sweet, Sweet As|

Sweet as can mean so many things and is used in lots of situations. It can mean good, awesome, no worries, you're welcome, nice and thanks. Kiwi NZ Slang Words.

Kiwi Slang Digital Prints
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Kiwi Slang Digital Prints

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Kiwi Slang Digital Prints

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:42:51+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Bach, Colloquialisms Meanings, Definition of Phrase, Digital Prints, Etsy, Everyday Slang Words, Kiwi Sayings, Kiwi Slang, Kiwiana, New Zealand, New Zealand Lingo, New Zealand Slang, NZ Slang, Origin of the Word, Phrase Meaning, Phrases, Slang Insults, Slang Words, Word Meaning|

Kiwi slang has a popular culture in New Zealand. It is part of our DNA and has been used for many years. Get a dose of New Zealand art.

Kiwi Slang – Plonk
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Kiwi Slang – Plonk

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Kiwi Slang – Plonk

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:43:50+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Cheap Bottle of Wine, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Plonk, Wine|

Kiwis refer to a cheap bottle of low-quality wine as 'Plonk'. New Zealanders are obsessed with wine of all varieties. Plonk refers to all varieties of wine.

Kiwi Slang – Bach
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Kiwi Slang – Bach

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Kiwi Slang – Bach

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:43:35+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Bach, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang|

A bach (pronounced 'batch') is a holiday home or beach house and they are an iconic part of our culture. 50,000 baches are in New Zealand. New Zealand Slang.

Kiwi Slang – Flat Out
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Kiwi Slang – Flat Out

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Kiwi Slang – Flat Out

By Helen Oakes|2025-08-30T16:43:09+13:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Busy, Busy As, Digital Prints, Etsy, Flat Out, HELEN : OAKES, Holiday Home, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang|

New Zealanders use a lot of slang. The kiwi slang term 'flat out' means that you are very busy and kiwis love to show how busy they are. New Zealand Slang Words

Kiwi Slang – Nek Minnit
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Kiwi Slang – Nek Minnit

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Kiwi Slang – Nek Minnit

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:05:16+13:00November 26th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Dairy, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, Nek Minnit, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Next Minute, Parody, Scooter|

The phrase 'nek minnit' became popular by New Zealand skateboarder, Levi Hawken. The term is used to explain a dramatic event; next minute.

Kiwi Slang – Ankle-biter
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Kiwi Slang – Ankle-biter

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Kiwi Slang – Ankle-biter

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:07:36+13:00November 25th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Ankle-biter, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Small Child, Small Dog, Toddler, Young Child|

An ankle-biter can be something or someone small, low to the ground that bites or nips at your ankles like a toddler or an agressive puppy.

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Kiwi Slang – Jandals

What is the origin of the term Jandals? The history of the kiwi jandal & its meaning has been debated. Morris Yock trademarked the jandal. New Zealand Slang
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09, 2021

Kiwi Slang – Sweet As

Sweet as can mean so many things and is used in lots of situations. It can mean good, awesome, no worries, you're welcome, nice and thanks. Kiwi NZ Slang Words.
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09, 2021

Kiwi Slang – Yeah Nah

Yeah nah is a non-committal statement, you are acknowledging what someone is saying but you don't agree. It means indecision, no or maybe. Kiwi Slang Words.
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Kiwi Slang – Tiki Tour

Tiki tour is said when you take the scenic route or long way to get to a destination. It can also mean a journey with no destination in mind.
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Kiwi Slang – Choice

Choice is a kiwi slang word that use to get said a lot. It is more of a retro slang term that can mean many things like, you are happy. New Zealand Slang Words
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