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."
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!"
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?"
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'?
1.) Verb. A more modern and extended version of swot (i.e., to study, particularly in preparation for a test or exam).
2.) Noun. Hard work.
1.) I went to the library to start grafting for my finals.
2.) Gee, climbing Table Mountain is a serious graft.
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?