A long overdue list of KIWI SLANG!

I have honestly been meaning to do this for ages.  Now I figure I may as well do it before I forget about it again!  So, when I was in New Zealand I didn't ever hesitate to ask my friends to repeat an unfamiliar word and to provide a definition... then I'd scribble it on a receipt or a napkin, and then when I got home I'd write it down in my journal.  So, here is my comprehensive list of kiwi slang!

Pommy = British

Bugger = (I'll leave this one out... you kiwis know what it means! haha)

Boot = trunk of a car

Bonnet = hood of a car

Knickers = underwear

Hard case = funny, cool (i.e. Before we met, Brendan P told Fish: "That Lauren seems like a hard case."  What a perceptive fellow!  Haha)

Root = sex

Ute = utility vehicle

Pigeon hole = mailbox

Eftpos = debit/credit machine

Choice = awesome, sweet, cool

Refill = loose leaf paper

Tea = supper

Supper = late after-dinner snack

Knackered = really tired

Oy/oi! = exclamation to get someone's attention (like "Hey!")

Tomato sauce = ketchup

"I reckon" = "I think (so)"

Interval = break (i.e. recess, intermission, etc.)

Dairy = corner store

Trolley = shopping cart

sms = text message (stands for "short message service")

Jersey = sweater

Gumboots = rubber boots

Heaps = tons, lots, etc.

Flatmate = roommate

Lollies = candies

Rubbish = garbage

"Go to the toilet" = go to the bathroom

Singlet = tank top

Trousers = pants

Beanie = toque

Togs = bathing suit

Lounge = living room

"At the mo" = "at the moment"

"Sweet as," "funny as," etc. = very sweet, funny, etc.

Pash/snog = to kiss

Hire = rent

Naff = passe, out of fashion, lame

Jandals = flip flops

Torch = flashlight

Lamp = lightbulb

"Jokes!" = an exclamation (i.e. "You're kidding!" - often preceded by "Ahh," i.e. "Ahh, jokes!")

Pram/pushchair = stroller

Queue = lineup

Fringe = bangs

Indicate = signal (in a car) - ("Be a mate, indicate!")

Plat = braid

Nappy = diaper

Gutted = defeated, disappointed, deflated, etc.

Fortnight = 2 weeks

Sussed = figured out, cased, etc.

Musos = musicians

"Monday week" = a week from Monday

Petrol = gas

Scroggin/scrummy mix = trail mix

Muesli = granola (i.e. muesli bars)

Hash key = pound key on a phone - #

Ring = phone, call, etc. (i.e. to ring someone)

Carpark = parking lot

Bottle shop = liquor store

Give way = yield

Arvo = afternoon

Skux = stud in the making, young potential hottie (haha)

Notes = bills ($$ as opposed to coins)

Mate = friend

Tenor horn = euphonium/baritone

Gob = mouth

Wag = skip school

"Ahh, true?" = an expression like "Oh, really?"

Mufti = non-uniform, casual

Docket = receipt

RTD = coolers (stands for "ready to drink")

Squab = foam mattress

Op shop = 2nd hand store

Diary = day planner, agenda

Metal road = gravel road

Layby = rent-to-own

Ginger (rhymes with singer) = someone with red hair

Hundreds and thousands = sprinkles (for baking)

There you have it!  Have I missed anything? :o)