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Keeaa•awhra

Māori word for 'Hello' or 'thank you'. Most commonly used in New Zealand
Kia Ora Lady Gaga! Welcome to my whare (house)
Kia Ora by Yazziethepirate November 17, 2016
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"Spare some change?" or "Got some smokes?" Polite phrase used by New Zealanders when begging for something like money or cigarettes. Literally, from Maori, "where's my gift?"
The correct response is to reply in the same way, cancelling out the other request.
"Kia ora, bro, that's an awesome bottle of beer, eh"? Kia ora, bro, you can chuck it at a car when I'm finished, eh"?
Kia Ora by Oswald P Wrong September 5, 2008

Kia Ora bro

Phrase commonly used in New Zealand by locals to say "hi". "Kia Ora" is of the Maori language for "hello", but New Zealander's often add on bro intending a friendly manner.
Kia Ora bro by Ginnay December 14, 2009

kia orana 

'Kia orana' means 'Hello' in the Cook Island language.

pronounced: kee-ya or-rana

You can also use it to say 'thanks'

Spelt similarly to the Maori word for hello, which is Kia Ora.
"Kia Orana Mishy" (Hello Mishy)
kia orana by ruthnz July 11, 2006
Kiaora is Maori for Hello. Maori's are from New Zealand.
Kiaora Bro, how are you?
kiaora by Reecy Hizzle July 12, 2006
A drink concentrate that, when added to water, creates some kind of orange drink. Too orangey for crows.
Crow: Kiaora!
Kid: It's too orangey for crows. It's just for me and my dog.
Crow: I'll be your dog. (Starts barking)
Kiaora by Snake May 5, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026
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