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New Zealand Slang
Kai
Used when discussing traditional Māori dishes or meal sharing.
Literal Meaning
A type of food or edible item, traditionally in the context of a meal.
Actual Meaning
Meal - from Māori
Examples in Context

She said she would cook a kai for the potluck.

We had a delicious kai at the family gathering yesterday.

Let's grab some kai after work, I'm starving!

Helpful Tips
  • 1In casual conversations, 'kai' is often used to refer to a meal or food in general, so you can use it to suggest meeting up for food with friends.
  • 2When someone mentions 'kai' in a social context, it's usually a positive reference to a shared meal, so it often indicates an invitation or a pleasant plan.
  • 3Pay attention to the setting; 'kai' may also be used in cultural contexts, especially in Māori communities, where sharing food is an important tradition.
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