noun
General Slang
westie
WES-tee · noun · informal
Someone from West Auckland (stereotyped)
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Definitions
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A person from West Auckland, stereotyped as rough-and-ready, into cars, rock music and a laid-back lifestyle.
“He's a proper westie, V8 in the driveway and all.”
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westie In A Sentence
He's a proper westie, V8 in the driveway and all.
Origin & Usage
New Zealand regional label for West Aucklanders, popularised by TV comedy.
Variants
westy
People Also Ask
What is a westie in New Zealand?
A westie is a person from West Auckland, stereotyped as rough-and-ready and into cars, rock music and a laid-back lifestyle.
Where does the term westie come from?
It's a New Zealand regional label for West Aucklanders that was popularised by TV comedy.
Is westie an insult?
It can be teasing or affectionate depending on tone; many West Aucklanders embrace the label as part of their identity.
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