Showing posts with label kiwi word of the week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kiwi word of the week. Show all posts

Friday, July 23, 2010

kiwi word of the week

cattery- An establishment where cats are kept and bred.

This word may not be New Zealand specific, but I had never heard it before and Lonnie and I thought it was pretty entertaining. We have seen it on signs all over New Zealand. I think in the US we would just all it a cat kennel.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

kiwi word of the week

Grizzly: whinny, fussy, grumpy.

Example: Max seems a bit grizzly, looks like he is ready for his nap.

Monday, April 26, 2010

kiwi word of the week

Clucky: The desire to have a baby.

American translation: Baby hungry.

Example: Those darling twins make me clucky.