Xaviana's definitions

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

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 1, 2003

buzz

1. Anything that creates excitement or stimulus.
2. The feeling experienced by someone in a stimulated state.
3. Gossip.

1. "Shooting people is my latest buzz."
2. "That's nothing compared to the buzz I get from speed."
3. So what's the buzz about Michael Jackson's new baby?

by Xaviana December 1, 2003

swoosh

A symbol that looks like a brush-stroke.

The Nike swoosh.

by Xaviana December 1, 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 1, 2003