noun General Slang

OE

OH-EE · noun · informal

Overseas Experience; a working holiday abroad

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The 'Overseas Experience' rite of passage where young New Zealanders travel and work abroad, often in the UK, for an extended period.

“She's off on her OE to London next month.”
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OE In A Sentence

She's off on her OE to London next month.

Origin & Usage

New Zealand initialism for 'Overseas Experience', a cultural rite of passage.

Variants O.E.

People Also Ask

What does OE stand for in New Zealand?

OE stands for 'Overseas Experience', the rite of passage where young Kiwis travel and work abroad, often in the UK, for an extended period.

Why do New Zealanders go on an OE?

It's a long-standing cultural tradition for young New Zealanders to see the world, work overseas and gain independence before settling down.

How do you use OE in a sentence?

You'd say something like 'She's off on her OE to London next month,' meaning she's leaving for a working holiday abroad.

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