noun
General Slang
kai
KY · noun · informal
Food
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The everyday Kiwi word for food, used interchangeably with 'food' in casual conversation.
“Come round for some kai after the game.”
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kai In A Sentence
Come round for some kai after the game.
Origin & Usage
From Māori 'kai' (food); fully absorbed into general New Zealand English.
People Also Ask
What does kai mean?
Kai is the Māori and everyday New Zealand word for food. It's used casually the same way you'd say 'food' or 'a feed'.
How do you pronounce kai?
It rhymes with 'sky' or 'eye', said as KY.
Is kai a Māori word?
Yes, it comes from te reo Māori and has been fully absorbed into general New Zealand English.
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