Xaviana's definitions

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

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

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

sis

1.) A South African English expression roughly equivalent to the American "yech" and the Afrikaans expression "sies".

2.) An American term of endearment for a sister, now also used in other countries.

1.) Sis, man, you stink!

2.) Hey, sis, hey bro, how's Ma doin'?

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

swoosh

A symbol that looks like a brush-stroke.

The Nike swoosh.

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

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 1, 2003