Xaviana's definitions

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

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 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

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

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

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

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