name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Nickname for Rotorua: a city in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand. humorous, informal

   "New Zealanders call Rotorua Roto Vegas but that's pushing it a bit - Roto Blackpool maybe."

2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of Rotovegas. alt-of

Example

More examples

"New Zealanders call Rotorua Roto Vegas but that's pushing it a bit - Roto Blackpool maybe."

Etymology

Blend of Rotorua + Vegas, since the many restaurants, neon signage etc. may be reminiscent of Las Vegas.

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