Featured Website: Kiwi Speak
I found this awesome thing on flightoftheconchords.com, a glossary of all terms Kiwi. I know, it’s hard to understand the guys on the show, but you needn’t worry any longer. You can keep up in any New Zealander’s conversation with little more effort than batting an eye after you memorize the key phrases on this site. Click here for the full list, but for now, here’s a little preview….
- Fush and Chups: A.K.A., “fish and chips.” They claim it’s a healthy meal, and then go on to boast about the magnificent huge-sized burgers they have to offer there. Hmm, sounds a little too American for my speed to be authentically New Zealand, but nevertheless, you know now how they pronounce “fish and chips,” and I know you were curious about that, so you’re welcome.
- Pack a Wobbly/Crack the Shits: Lose your cool/become annoyed. I’m not sure about you, but I would much rather use these phrases than get annoyed, and I’m planning on starting just as soon as I’m done posting this blog. Pack a wobbly….I wonder if they got that from wallaby…someone tried to pack one in their knapsack, it got angry/crazy, and chewed a hole through your bag. It “packed a wobbly.” I think that’s an awesome theory, so I’m going to say it’s right.
Now, go to the website!
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