What it means
A proper Kiwi little all-rounder for thanks, nice one, sweet as, or just straight-up good vibes. You chuck it out when someone does you a solid, sorts you out, spots you something, or says something choice. Short, warm, easy on the tongue, and heaps of the time it rolls in with bro, cuz, or mate.
Usage examples
"I grabbed you a feed on the way back and topped up your Hop card. Chur, cuz, you’re a legend, I’ll get the next one."
"Mate held the bus for me at the lights when I was sprinting up College Hill with two bags of shopping and a coffee, I jumped on, breathed out, said chur bro, and he nodded like he had won the lottery."
"Chur for the lift home from the gig last night, cuz, I owe you a feed at the food trucks down by the wharf next time you are in Wellington for a long weekend with the family."
"I chucked your tools back in the shed and locked up for ya. Chur bro, saved me a mission there."
"Got the tickets, grabbed the snacks, and found us a park right by the ground. Chur mate, that’s elite behaviour."
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Where it comes from
Chur is widely understood in New Zealand English as a clipped form of cheers. It took off in late 20th century Kiwi speech, especially through Māori and Pasifika youth culture, surf culture, and everyday urban slang. These days it works as a fast little badge of thanks, approval, or warm acknowledgment.
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