gee wiz

Synonym for "wow". Alleged etymology: A way of saying "Jesus!" without being accused of swearing. More often used as a negative exclamation than a positive one.

Gee wiz, what have you gone and done with your hair?

by Xaviana December 01, 2003

graft

1.) Verb. A more modern and extended version of swot (i.e., to study, particularly in preparation for a test or exam).

2.) Noun. Hard work.

1.) I went to the library to start grafting for my finals.

2.) Gee, climbing Table Mountain is a serious graft.

by Xaviana December 01, 2003

phase

(Verb) To disturb, perturb, deter or intimidate. Usually used in the negative.

"They swore at me, but hey, I'm not phased."
"You can't phase me by talking while playing chess."

by Xaviana December 01, 2003

dinkum

An expression used in South Africa. Means "really", "truly", "honestly".

See also fair dinkum.

"I just got a new surfboard."
"Dinkum?"
"Ja, want me to show it to you?"

by Xaviana December 01, 2003

gynae

Short for gynaecologist. A term often used by kugels.

"Hey, doll, what did your gynae say about your infection?"

by Xaviana December 01, 2003

zany

An out-of-fashion word for wacky and individualistic. Most zany things are out of fashion now too.

She's a zany gal who loves wearing psychadelic shirts and ethnic beads.

by Xaviana December 01, 2003

kugel

A materialistic, wannabe-sexy Jewish woman who belongs to a specific subculture of wealth and style, with affected mannerisms and a nasal way of talking. The term is used by both Jews and Gentiles in South Africa, and even by kugels themselves.

"Hey, doll, if they want to call me a kugel, fine! Most of my gynie's patients are kugels anyway."

by Xaviana December 01, 2003