New Zealand Slang
Jandals
Used when discussing footwear in casual, summer settings in New Zealand.
Literal Meaning
A type of footwear, consisting of a flat sole with a Y-shaped strap that passes between the toes and around the foot.
Actual Meaning
Thong sandals
Examples in Context

I love wearing my jandals to the beach on a hot day.

Don't forget to pack your jandals for the trip; they're perfect for walking around.

He slipped on a pair of jandals before heading out to the backyard barbecue.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In New Zealand, 'jandals' is widely understood as casual footwear, so using this term will help you blend in.
  • 2Keep in mind that while 'jandals' refers to flip-flops in New Zealand, other countries may use different terms for similar footwear.
  • 3People often wear jandals in relaxed or informal settings, especially during the summer or at the beach.
Phrase Thesaurus
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