noun / adjective
kiwi
Of or from New Zealand, informally.
My Kiwi neighbor shares stories about growing up in New Zealand.
Etymology
The native bird became a national emblem. Its name transferred to New Zealanders and then served as an informal adjective for things associated with the country.
More examples
- Two Kiwis join us for dinner.
- We listen to a Kiwi band on the drive home.
- As a Kiwi living abroad, she misses her hometown.
Forms
Kiwi · Kiwis
Similar words
- New Zealander
- The standard nationality term, without the informal tone of Kiwi.