canadian / australian / new zealand / south african / indian

schoolie

Australian, a school pupil

drongo

Australian, a stupid person

bodgie

Australian, a youth, of the 50s, British Teddy boy

ambo

Australian, ambulance officer

firie

Australian, a firefighter

draegerman

Canadian, a member of a crew trained for underground rescue work

bobskate

Canadian, adjustable skate for children

bahadur

Indian, a brave man

waka

New Zealand, a traditional maori canoe

backveld

South African English, remote country districts, esp. when considered to be unsophisticated or conservative

yatra

Indian English, a procession or piligrimage, esp with religious purpose

bobsy-die

New Zealand, a great dealof fuss and trouble

voorskot

South African, advanced payment

aroha

New Zealand, love

achcha

Indian, okay alright

izzat

Indian, honour, reputation

parkade

Canadian, a multi-storey car park

indaba

South African, a conference between members of native people

haka

New Zealand, a maori ceremonial war dance, an imitation performed by rugby teams

riding

Canadian, a political constituency / an electoral district

karanga

New Zealand, a maori ritual chant of welcome

chaprasi

Indian, person carrying out junior office duties, esp messages

fundi

South African, an expert in particular area

reeve

Canadian, the president of a village or town council

wors

South African, sausage