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Mythical river in New Zealand, used for a location of something or someone whose location is unknown to the speaker, or where time is being wasted.
Mispronunciation of the Maori name of Puhwhai, a meandering and swampy river in Northland. A."where's John?"
B."Up the boowai somewher, I guess." Richard:"I'm back, dear!" Judy:"From the boowai, I suppose, not doing anything useful!" |
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