Posted by verne on November 29, 2004, at 9:20:16
In reply to kiwi slang, posted by alexandra_k on November 26, 2004, at 18:05:44
Thanks for this link. I have a large collection of books on idioms, slang, jargon, and dialects but I had overlooked kiwi slang. Perhaps the revolutionary war is still too fresh and I can't be objective but I find New Zealand slang far richer than British slang.
I laughed out loud. "Bun Fight", a social gathering where food is served?
Makes me want to move to New Zealand.
P.S. I was watching the weather channel (my default tv) and saw one of their "storm stories" about a couple guys that rescued several Japenese tourists when their hot air ballon crashed into the sea. They risked their lives and later cried along with the relatives over the two that were lost in the accident.
If they represent the typical New Zealander, I would love to sign on and move there. Just wonder how far my american dollars will go though. I'm semi-retired and living on veteran's compensation.
verne
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