You can say "shum" after a person coughs to acknowledge that you are not bothered by the cough, and that you hope they are okay
It is pronounced: sh-UM
It is inspired by the calming "uhm" sound that is soothing to others when they are coughing
It is pronounced: sh-UM
It is inspired by the calming "uhm" sound that is soothing to others when they are coughing
by rootone March 16, 2022

by shum_master September 22, 2019

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by Leetoma October 22, 2019

Said when someone does something embarrassing or tries to hard to impress but fails.
Also said when someone can't make a come back.
This word was said in sequence with a pitching or stroke of the chin.
( 1990s NZ term)
Also said when someone can't make a come back.
This word was said in sequence with a pitching or stroke of the chin.
( 1990s NZ term)
"You think your ............. , shum you......."
by Erinz1 May 30, 2016

by Big hungas November 4, 2019
