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What is the term for the distinctive vocabulary, slang, and accent of English as spoken colloquially, which includes words like 'chur', 'sweet as', and 'yeah nah'?
Answer: A distinctive informal register that includes Māori loanwords and unique idioms — The distinctive informal register of New Zealand English includes Māori loanwords, unique idioms, and the characteristic rising terminal intonation sometimes called the 'high rising terminal'.
- A Strine
- B Pidgin English
- C Received Pronunciation
- D A distinctive informal register that includes Māori loanwords and unique idioms ✓
The distinctive informal register of New Zealand English includes Māori loanwords, unique idioms, and the characteristic rising terminal intonation sometimes called the 'high rising terminal'.