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Sies [pronounced, cease] is an Afrikaans Southafricanism meaning an exclamation of something disgusting and vile. Similar to "Yuk!" or "Phew" as a response to something vulgar said like "how could you?". The English South African version is "Sis", which means the same thing.
If it is directed at a person you
use it to express your displeasure and disgust towards that person, which basically means "shame on you".
use it to express your displeasure and disgust towards that person, which basically means "shame on you".
Usage : "Your feet stink like week-old rotting maggots. Sies!"
or
"Sis, your April Fools joke made John feel like shite!"
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This could come in handy. Thans.
I have a new word to use! Love it!
I have a new word to use! Love it!
I'm going to use that on someone today.
LOVE LOVE LOVING this series!! Catching up now <3
............or Sies ! When did ye last pit a wash cloot tae that honkin fud ya minger.
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