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8 essential phrases for speaking New Zealand-ish
There are a broad range of phrases and expressions that are unique to New Zealand. Here are 8 essential phrases you’ll need to know for Kiwi-to-non-Kiwi communication.
All The Kiwis On The Bus go, “Yip Yip Yip”
photo credit: barto
Here’s an odd kiwi quirk I’ve noticed.. when responding in the very affirmative, it’s common for a kiwi to nod a few times, saying “yip, yip”. (Maybe it’s “yup yup”, but it sounds like “yip”…). I think it’s done as a preemptive way to answer a question, without waiting for the “full [...]
