Kristen writes;
And now for something a little bit different.
One thing we've loved, traveling in the southern hemisphere, is the odd and unusual sayings and words they have here. We've been keeping a list and thought we might share some of our favorite New Zealand ones with you.
Togs- bathing suits
She'll be right- general statement of content
Saussies- sausages
At the end of the day- everything will be alright is what you are left to assume.
The game was the winner on the day- still not completely sure of the meaning but said a lot by cricket players.
Jim-jams- pajamas
Jandals- flip-flops
Goodonya- good job
Brekky- breakfast
Squeeze of the cow- milk
Slicker pads- ice packs
Pudding- any kind of dessert
Go like stink- very fast
Oldies- parents
Chilly bin- cooler
Dear- expensive
Singlet- undershirt
Pikelet- pancake
Pash- make out
Trundler park- shopping cart parking spot
Batch- holiday house
Bonnet- car hood
Boot- trunk
Windscreen- windshield
Ta- casual thanks
Serviette- dinner napkins
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