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Kiwi Slang – Over The Ditch
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Kiwi Slang – Over The Ditch

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Kiwi Slang – Over The Ditch

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:08:54+13:00November 24th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Across The Pond, Australia, Crossing The Ditch, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Over The Ditch, Tasman Sea, Travel|

The Ditch is known as the Tasman Sea that separates New Zealand and Australia. The analogy travel over the ditch or across the pond is used.

Kiwi Slang – Boy Racer
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Kiwi Slang – Boy Racer

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Kiwi Slang – Boy Racer

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:10:05+13:00November 23rd, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Boy Racer, Car, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, Modified Car, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Youth|

Boy racer is a term New Zealander's use when they are referring to youth driving fast cars that have been modified with factory fitted parts.

Kiwi Slang – On The Turps
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Kiwi Slang – On The Turps

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Kiwi Slang – On The Turps

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:11:16+13:00November 21st, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Alcohol, Digital Prints, Drinking, Drunk, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Inebrieated, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, On The Turps, Turpentine, Turps|

Consuming alcohol in large quantities is known as getting on the turps or turpentine. Inebriated, intoxicated, excessive and binge drinking.

Kiwi Slang – Spin A Yarn
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Kiwi Slang – Spin A Yarn

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Kiwi Slang – Spin A Yarn

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:12:29+13:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Digital Prints, Distort The Truth, Drawn Out Story, Embelllish, Etsy, Exaggerate, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Spin A Yarn, Spinning A Yarn, Story Telling|

To spin a yarn is when someone tells a larger than life story and fabricates or exaggerates the truth. Embellish and distort the facts.

Kiwi Slang – Tiki Tour
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Kiwi Slang – Tiki Tour

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Kiwi Slang – Tiki Tour

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:13:41+13:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Scenic Route, 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.

Kiwi Slang – Snowed Under
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Kiwi Slang – Snowed Under

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Kiwi Slang – Snowed Under

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:14:48+13:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Busy, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Snowed Under|

Snowed under implies someone has too much responsibility or they're overwhelmed with work. They may have a pile of paperwork on their desk. New Zealand Slang

Kiwi Slang – Number 8 Wire
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Kiwi Slang – Number 8 Wire

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Kiwi Slang – Number 8 Wire

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:16:22+13:00November 12th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Can Do Attitude, Digital Prints, Etsy, HELEN : OAKES, Ingenuity, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Number 8 Wire|

The meaning of term Number 8 wire is New Zealand's can-do attitude, ingenuity & resourcefulness to solve problems. A unique mindset of kiwis to repair anything.

Kiwi Slang – She’ll Be Right
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Kiwi Slang – She’ll Be Right

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Kiwi Slang – She’ll Be Right

By Helen Oakes|2023-08-07T13:18:09+13:00November 10th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Digital Prints, Etsy, Everything Is Ok, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, No Worries, She'll Be Right|

She'll be right is said to assure people that even though something isn't going so well, it will work itself out . Everything will be ok.

Kiwi Slang – Stoked
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Kiwi Slang – Stoked

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Kiwi Slang – Stoked

By Helen Oakes|2023-01-02T18:19:29+13:00November 9th, 2020|Categories: Digital Prints|Tags: Digital Prints, Etsy, Happy, HELEN : OAKES, Kiwi Slang, New Zealand, New Zealand Slang, Stoked|

Stoked is a phrase kiwis use for when someone is excited or happy about something. A common term would be 'I was stoked to pass my exams'.

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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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01, 2023

The Top 8 Reasons Why I Recommend the SONY A6400 as Your Next Travel Camera

Sony's A6400 has some of the best video quality seen in a camera. If you’re looking for a camera that can handle low light situations, the A6400 is a good pick.

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