In the wake of Steven Adams sparking controversy with his description of opponents as "quick little monkeys" - here's some other words and phrases Kiwis say that just shouldn't be used in the USA, and how they sound to an American.  

Steven Adams chooses the wrong words to describe the Warriors' guards. "They're quick little monkeys," he says. pic.twitter.com/ss5DbHilqD

— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) May 17, 2016

Speaking for New Zealanders is Newstalk ZB Online Editor Alex Braae, and speaking for Americans is NZ Herald Social Media Editor Tina Trenkner-Meade.  

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