Boowai

What is Boowai?

Mythical river in New Zealand, used for a location of something or someone whose location is unknown to the speaker, or where time is being wasted.

Mispronunciation of the Maoriname of Puhwhai, a meandering and swampy river in Northland.

A."where's John?"

B."Up the boowai somewher, I guess."

Richard:"I'm back, dear!"

Judy:"From the boowai, I suppose, not doing anything useful!"

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