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Abieling

In New Zealand, there's a local term that originated in Palmerston North called "abieling." This term refers to a situation where someone responds to you while you're speaking, but their focus or attention is clearly directed elsewhere.

Robert: have you heard the news about the increase in interest rates? It's now averaging around 6%. This means that your monthly repayments will double, which will definitely have a significant impact on your savings.

Miers: Oh really? wow!

Robert: Are you Abieling me again?

by abieling June 15, 2023

Abieling

In New Zealand, there's a local term that originated in Palmerston North called "abieling." This term refers to a situation where someone responds to you while you're speaking, but their focus or attention is clearly directed elsewhere.

Robert: have you heard the news about the increase in interest rates? It's now averaging around 6%. This means that your monthly repayments will double, which will definitely have a significant impact on your savings.

Miers: Oh really? wow!

Robert: Are you Abieling me again?

by abieling June 15, 2023