| jack up | To organise something. “I’ll see what I can jack up.” |
| jandals | The New Zealand word for thongs, flip-flops. Rubber sandals. The word jandal is actually a brand name, Jandal, and is believed to be derived from the words “Japanese Sandal” (zōri). |
| jersey | A sweater. |
| joker | A man. “I was speaking to this joker on the bus.” A humourous person. “Sally is a real joker, always playing tricks on her workmates.” |
| judder bar | A speed bump. |
| jumper | A woollen sweater, jersey. |
Kiwi Slang Dictionary
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