3 Entries Tagged “New Zealand”

Funny Words

1. Waikikamukau

Pronounced, “why-kick-a-moo-cow,” it’s a generic name for a small rural town used by New Zealanders. See also New Zealand.

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2. Bobsy-die

A New Zealand word for a commotion or a great deal of fuss or trouble. See also New Zealand.

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3. Whakapapa, New Zealand

Sounds innocent, but the Maōri (New Zealand's indigenous people) pronounce "wh" as "f". See also New Zealand, Sophomoric.

Added by a Guest on February 19, 2016| Comment | You Like This |

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