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Old 04-12-2007, 11:14 PM
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ive got a few :D

rugrat = small child
wee 'un = small child (funnily enough, its very similar to the glasgow's ween for child)
the naki = taranaki (new plymouth area)
rotovegas - rotorua
the tron = hamilton
raups = taupo
pants = trousers (not underwear)
undies = underwear
sarny = sandwich
jandles = thongs, flip flops, cheap rubber foot wear
singlet = vest ( a kiwi specialty, preferably in black)
barter bullets = a pair of sneakers with Velcro straps in place of laces
stubbies = a pair of very short shorts with a single pocket on the front..( to be worn with a singlet and jandles)
huck or huckmole = very ugly or unattractive woman
godzone/ gods own = something from new zealand
varsity = university (also the same in the uk)
chilly bin = polystyrene cooler box
lollies = sweets
ice block = ice lollie, frozen juice on a stick :D

thats all i can think of now, i won't include all the swearing :D
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