Two unrelated changes in the English of young New Zealanders

Reports some early findings of a research project studying the playground vocabulary of children in NZ primary and intermediate schools. Aims to look for evidence of regional variation, and to consider the part played by children in language change. Describes the research method. Reports on the disappearance of the word 'ashamed' from the vocabulary of young NZers, the use of the truce term 'pegs', and laying claim with 'bags'. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.