Random New Zealand Slang

"More camp than a row of tents." -Marj

Flash: Upscale, cool, as in the state of being flashy

Short Black: espresso coffee

Long Black: espresso with hot water

Sign or Pin?: Common question when paying with a debit card. Equivalent to the "credit or debit" question we often get asked in the U.S.

Lifestyle Property: Still not sure...but we think this means vacation land.

Bach: Vacation cabin/house. Pronounced "batch" and is short for "bachelor" (pad).

Dairy: Convenience store/corner store.

Entree: First course at a restaurant. Starter.

Main: Main course at a restaurant.

Capsicum: Red peppers.

Kumara: Yam.