20 definitions by Xaviana

No ways!

Expression used in mock-disbelief. Synonym for:
Wow! I don't believe it! Really?

Generally meant as an expression of delight, but occasionally also used to express shock.

See also: no way

"You won? No ways! That's fantastic!"

"She shot him? No ways, man, when? Is he dead?"

by Xaviana December 2, 2003

swot

To study, particularly in preparation for a test or exam. (Used in South Africa, this word has now largely gone out of fashion amongst English kids, but is still used often by Afrikaans kids.)

"Have you started swotting for your History yet?"

by Xaviana December 1, 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 2, 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 1, 2003

poofter

A male homosexual, often one who is also effeminite in his mannerisms. Used exclusively in a negative sense by heterosexuals. Word variant: poof

You know why Cyril wears pink? It's because he's a poofter, that's why!

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

solution

A term used in information technology and management consulting to describe an over-priced service which cannot be explained except in esoteric terms which the customer cannot understand.

What the company needs is a whole new HR solution.

by Xaviana December 2, 2003

gynae

Short for gynaecologist. A term often used by kugels.

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

by Xaviana December 2, 2003