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There are, of course, many Kiwi-isms. Here are a few you might find useful that we heard on our visit.
- If you want French fries ask for CHIPS
- If your house is a TIP it’s a mess
- A holiday house is a BACH or a CRIB
- The DAIRY is the corner store
- You fill your car with PETROL
- When you go to the beach don’t forget your TOGS or swimsuits
- Candy is generally known as LOLLIES
- A flashlight is a TORCH
- In the morning you eat BREKKIE or breakfast
- In the evening you eat TEA not dinner
- Cookies are BISCUITS
- A garbage disposal is a MUNCHER
CHEERS!
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