A uniquely Kiwi, Māori-twisted way of saying fucking, used to add extra spice, attitude, or emphasis to whatever someone is ranting about. Perfect for when regular swearing just doesn’t quite capture the full level of exasperation, disbelief or general cooked-ness of a situation in Aotearoa.
“Bro, the cops were moving whākn' slow today.”
“That hui was whākn' pointless.”
“Luxon’s speech was whākn' something, I’ll tell you that.”
“That hui was whākn' pointless.”
“Luxon’s speech was whākn' something, I’ll tell you that.”
by Matua Kahurangi December 5, 2025
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