swoosh

A symbol that looks like a brush-stroke.

The Nike swoosh.

by Xaviana December 01, 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 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

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 01, 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 01, 2003

ja

Yes.

(From German, Afrikaans, and other Germanic languages.) Used in South Africa by many races and classes, and amongst upper class kids in England.

"Do you wanna play cards?"
"Ja, okay, what should we play?"

by Xaviana December 01, 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 01, 2003