Xaviana's definitions

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 1, 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

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 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 1, 2003

gynae

Short for gynaecologist. A term often used by kugels.

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

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

threesome

1.) a group of three people
2.) a sexual act performed by three people together
3.) a triumvirate, i.e. three people ruling a country or company together

1.) Larry, Harry and Mo were a famous threesome.
2.) "Hey, Tiffany, how about you and me and Delicia go over to my place for a threesome?"
3.) Now that Berrington has taken over the regional management, I think we're soon going to see an end to the Wallace-Kingwill-Mason threesome.

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

twaddle

Another word for poppycock or nonsense.

My dear old chum, you always talk such twaddle when you've had a few drinks!

by Xaviana December 1, 2003