![]() ![]() Bugger all – “How much money you got? Bugger all.” Kiwis say this when they are a little indecisive on what the heck they are trying to say.ģ. Yeah nah – “Do you want a vanilla ice cream? “Yeah nah, I’ll be right.” This is one of the classic New Zealand slang words is one that can be added onto just about every sentence you can think of.Ģ. Let’s talk like a Kiwi! Here are some New Zealand slang words! Here’s a complete guide on New Zealand slang and how to use it like a real Kiwi! It may look complicated but trust me once you get the hang of it, it’s easy as bro. It includes some Maori phrases and Maori slang used in everyday life, and even (it turns out) a few terms popular from the UK. This Kiwi slang can be found just about anywhere, even in the likes of fancy restaurants and hotels. Sometimes it can seem like Kiwi English is an entirely separate language! Which is why I’m going to teach you some common New Zealand phrases and lingo! What is your favorite military slang? Keep Up With the Ins and Outs of Military Lifeįor the latest military news, videos, tips on military family benefits and more, sign up for a free membership and have information delivered directly to your inbox.New Zealand slang can be quite hard to understand especially on top of our fast and harsh sounding accent. Really, really, really early in the morning.ġ0. Rog/Roger/Roger that. My favorite, constant fixtures in my emails/phone calls/text messages. Message received. A phrase all MilSpouses should be saying to each other.ĩ. Zero dark thirty. This is my daughter’s favorite time of day. I haven’t quite pinpointed its exact meaning, but it seems to be the comprehensive response to just about anything requiring abundant enthusiasm.Ĩ. Got your 6. I got your back. …and a wake-up “My husband will be home in 4 days and a wake-up!” That sounds so much more doable than 5 more days, doesn’t it?ħ. Hooah. Just remember, this term is fine to use in the privacy of your own home, but it’s probably best not to use it while you’re at the event itself.Ħ. Yes, things are really messed up if you have a soup sandwich on your hands.ĥ. Mandatory fun. Who hasn’t gone to that command picnic or holiday party because their husband was invi-told to attend? That’s mandatory fun. My students thought it was hysterical to imagine trying to eat a sandwich filled with soup. It’s just really strange hearing your 8-year-old son saying it.Ĥ. Soup sandwich. I actually used this phrase when I taught kindergarten. That’s the high and tight.Ģ. Bravo Zulu or “BZ." Doesn’t that sound so much cooler than saying “well done?”ģ. Hit the head, as in “I’m gonna hit the head.” I guess this phrase is better than some of the alternatives to announcing your intention to use the restroom. And you know what I noticed? Not a single one of them needed a haircut! The stubble on the sides of their heads barely covered their scalps. I looked at the men sitting in the chairs around me, clutching their numbered tickets as they waited their turn to be called. High and tight. One day I was sitting in the base barber shop as my husband and our son got haircuts. Top 10 Military Slang Phrases You Can Use at Homeġ. Here is a list of my top ten military slang that works at home. But there are some that are definitely more family friendly than others. The list of military slang is extensive and, at times, pretty darn funny (especially when you read through lists like this with your husband, who can offer narrative examples of the best ones). And judging from discussions with friends, status updates on Facebook, and posts written by fellow bloggers, I know I’m not the only MilSpouse to make additions to my personal dictionary thanks to the military. ![]()
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