30/09/2010

How to Speak ‘Nu Zilland’

With a Rugby international against New Zealand to be played in Hong Kong shortly, just by following these easy steps you too can hold a conversation with a New Zealander.

What you hear and what it really means:


BETTING:         "Betting Gloves" are worn by betsmen in crucket.

BRIST:           Part of the human anatomy between the "nick" and the "billy".

BUGGER:         As in "mine uz bugger thun yours".

CHULLY BUN:         Also known as an Esky (a portable cool-box)

DIMMERKRETZ:     Those who believe in democracy.

ERRORBUCK:         Language spoken in countries like "E-Jupp" and "Libernon".

EKKADYMOCKS:     University staff

GUESS:         Flammable vapour used in stoves.

SENDLES:         Thongs, open shoes.

COLOUR:         Terminator, murderer.

CUSS:             Kiss.

DUCK HID:         Term of abuse directed mainly at males.

PHAR LAP:         NZ's famous horse which was actually christened "PHILLIP".

ERROR ROUTE:     As in "Arnott's mulk error route buskets".