What do Kiwis call toilets?

Loo. Another word for the toilet.
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What is toilet called in New Zealand?

New Zealand and Australia share many words. Dunny, a colloquial word for a toilet, is one of them. The public toilets in Ōtorohanga are graced with various words meaning toilet, including dunny, and the Māori term wharepaku.
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What do Kiwis call the bathroom?

Loo – The toilet or restroom. No doubt a holdover from British influence, what we would call the “bathroom” New Zealanders call the loo.
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What are some Kiwi slang words?

The Best 10 Kiwi Slang Words, Phrases and Kiwi-isms for International Students to Understand
  1. Sweet as. This is what Kiwis say when we mean 'no problem', 'awesome' or 'cool'. ...
  2. Chur/Choice. ...
  3. Bro or Cuz. ...
  4. Eh/Ay/Aye. ...
  5. All good/No Worries. ...
  6. Keen. ...
  7. Heaps. ...
  8. Crack up.
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What do Kiwis call thongs?

'Gumboots' And 'Jandals'

Both are colloquial, loveable Kiwi icons. The Gumboot is not some type of gummy candy, it's simply your wellies or Wellington Boots to use the proper term. A Jandal is your equivalent of a flip-flop or thong (ask the Aussie's for their answer on thongs!).
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Kiwi-As Toilets



Why do Kiwis say Chur?

The meaning of chur is essentially thank you. You can use this classic Kiwi slang to show gratitude or appreciation. As explained above, it can also mean "sweet as" or "that's awesome". As in: "I'll help you change your flat tyre." "Chur, bro."
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Why do Kiwis say ta?

' Ta: Thank you shortened. Yeah…nah: Technically means no, but can also mean maybe. Go figure!
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What does ? mean in slang?

Telecommunications. With the thumb held near the ear and the little finger pointed at the mouth, the gesture is commonly understood to mean "call me", as it resembles a handheld telephone. The Unicode 9.0 emoji ? "Call me hand" can be interpreted as a shaka sign.
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What is Ka Pai?

Ka pai – Well done, or good. Karakia – Prayer.
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What does Chur Chur mean?

Chur (chur)

This is a sign – almost an involuntary exclamation of surprised delight – of extreme gratitude. As in much of the New Zealand lingo, it is understated to the point of perfection. Within this single syllable is encapsulated the meaning found in many a lengthy poem on thanks and heartfelt appreciation.
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What do Aussies call a toilet?

dunny – a toilet, the appliance or the room – especially one in a separate outside building. This word has the distinction of being the only word for a toilet which is not a euphemism of some kind. It is from the old English dunnykin: a container for dung. However Australians use the term toilet more often than dunny.
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What do Aussies call bathrooms?

It isn't the john or the bathroom, as many Americans call it. We say the toilet, or (if you want to be specific) the Gents or the Ladies. Other terms include the dunny and the loo. The bathroom is where you keep the bath, which is often not in the same room as the toilet.
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Is dunny a rude word?

The word “Dunny” is Australian slang for toilet or outhouse. Technically “Dunny” isn't a rude word but not many people on average say the word dunny.
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What is slang for toilet?

commode. crapper (coarse slang) crapper trapper (coarse slang, rare) devil's back roads (slang, rare) dunny (AU&NZ, slang)
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How do you say toilet slang?

  1. loo (British, informal),
  2. W.C.,
  3. bog (slang),
  4. Gents or Ladies,
  5. can (US, Canadian, slang),
  6. john (slang, US, Canadian),
  7. head(s) (slang),
  8. throne (informal),
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Is toilet a loo slang?

Loo. Despite being a very British word for toilet, 'loo' is actually derived from the French phrase 'guardez l'eau', which means 'watch out for the water'.
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What is a Mihimihi?

1. (verb) (-a) to greet, pay tribute, thank.
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What does Ka kite ano?

Ka Kite Ano (See you tomorrow)
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What is Tu Meke?

What does tu meke mean? The literal translation from Māori is 'too much'. It's a way of expressing gratitude for generous acts, for example when someone has made your day with a small gesture you might thank them with tu meke.
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What does ? ? mean in texting?

The majority of people agree that it means 'shy'. As if you were twiddling your fingers together, nervously. The emojis can often be paired with the emoji too, for extra nervous vibes. The emoji sequence can be used if you're about to ask someone a soft, yet risky question, or if you're just feeling hella shy.
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What does ? mean from a guy?

It mostly serves to draw attention to something the user wants to highlight, especially in situations that involve drama and interpersonal tension. It can also be an emoji representation of shifty eyes or the action of side-eyeing. This emoji sometimes appears when someone finds a person attractive.
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What does ? mean from a guy?

The OK gesture or OK sign or ring gesture (symbol/emoji: "?") is performed by connecting the thumb and index into a circle, and holding the other fingers straight or relaxed away from the palm. Commonly used by divers, it signifies "I am OK" or "Are you OK?"
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Is Bloody a swear word in New Zealand?

32. Bloody – “That was a bloody great night out, wasn't it?” This word is stereotypically British, so you might be surprised to learn that is a very common New Zealand phrase, too. Bloody is put into any old sentence.
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Why do Kiwis say Jandals?

Jandal. Going barefoot , or as close to as possible, is popular amongst New Zealanders. The word "jandal" is an abbreviation of "Japanese sandal" but there is debate as to whether it is a trademarked name or a generic term. It was registered as a trademark in 1963 and Sandford Industries bought the trademark in 1995.
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Do Kiwis say g day?

(good day): Used interchangeably with hello and hi, but more characteristically Australian/New Zealand, and perhaps the most informal of these options. Also used in the constructions G'day, mate (a greeting to a friend or acquaintance) and G'day, stranger (ironically, to a friend not seen in some time).
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