They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.)
First publishedJul 18, 11:26 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 22:38 UTC · 10m ago
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Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor, was called 'Skux' by his friends, which is a Maori term of endearment.
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Sam Neill is a New Zealand actor. His friends called him 'Skux', which is a Maori word. It means 'young boy' or 'young man'.
Why it matters
This story is interesting because it shows how a Maori term of endearment is used in a positive way.
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- Who is Sam Neill?
- Sam Neill is a New Zealand actor.
- What does 'Skux' mean?
- 'Skux' is a Maori term that means 'young boy' or 'young man'.
- Where is Sam Neill from?
- Sam Neill is from New Zealand.
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Sam Neill's Maori heritage and the positive use of a Maori term of endearment.
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