Acronym for This Is South Africa. Term expressing affectionate resignation regarding a person, miscellaneous event or the general state of affairs in the southernmost country on the African continent. Used by the cool Capetonian kids on the street. Etymology: this word can be traced back to the earlier acronym TIA (This Is Africa) - as referenced, for example, by Leonardo DiCaprio's character in the successful film 'Blood Diamond' - which was given a regional twist in 2015. Coined by a blonde English girl who couldn't believe no one had said this before and thought it was amazeballs. Adopted by a core group after initial fierce resistance from a few doubters, this term is gradually becoming increasingly popular in the Eastern Cape as well as in the Mother City, naturally.
by Blonde bergie November 26, 2015
The Illuminati's Still Alive. Associated with TISA clothing line, which some say is connected to the illuminati.
by iNuRGiRlZMoUtH January 24, 2012
Transient Intractable Seething Anger.
Results from dealing with militantly ignorant and uncooperative people, often cow-orkers.
Results from dealing with militantly ignorant and uncooperative people, often cow-orkers.
Stan: "Why is your face so red?"
Ollie: "I'm suffering from TISA after being on the phone with the developers in Bangalore all morning. Now I need an adult beverage. A big one."
Ollie: "I'm suffering from TISA after being on the phone with the developers in Bangalore all morning. Now I need an adult beverage. A big one."
by Holey Schamoley September 30, 2011
"That Is So Awesome!"
Can be used for both good OR bad occurrences.
A good substitute for the word, "Geeze!"
Can be used for both good OR bad occurrences.
A good substitute for the word, "Geeze!"
Adam: "I scored with that hot blonde from Hooters."
Matt: "TISA, Dude! How was it? Were her girls real?"
Matt: "My dog tore open and ate a whole box of Raisin Bran.
He left a 4-inch brown trail down the stairs."
Adam: "TISA!"
Matt: "TISA, Dude! How was it? Were her girls real?"
Matt: "My dog tore open and ate a whole box of Raisin Bran.
He left a 4-inch brown trail down the stairs."
Adam: "TISA!"
by Scrappy SamCat September 24, 2009
Tisa is honestly the kindest person that you will ever meet. She is so incredibly thoughful and always helping other people. She is beautiful on the inside and outside. She inspires those around her and helps them navigate their life. She works hard to make the world a better place. She is the best friend you will ever have, as well as the best girlfriend you'll ever have. She knows how to brighten a room with just her smile, and does it daily. There are no words to describe Tisa.
by Tisa_admirers November 24, 2021
(You are playing CSS and kill the entire enemy team, someone would most likely say....) OMG M8 TISA!!! You are so 1337! DONT LEAVE PLZ OUR NOOBINESS NEEDS YOU!!!
by ShadowKnight October 28, 2006
Tisa was probably my favorite couple in fourth grade especially when they were on the swings talking about baby names
by abrahamsgirlfriend January 18, 2023