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?"

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swoosh

A symbol that looks like a brush-stroke.

The Nike swoosh.

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twaddle

Another word for poppycock or nonsense.

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

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doll

A term of endearment used in South Africa for a female friend (woman to woman), or for a girlfriend/wife (man to woman). This word seems to be used only by people who have a nasal whiney way of talking, such as kugels.

"Hey, doll, you're looking sexy, hey!"

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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?

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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.

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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?

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