English edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Afrikaans kwaai, attributive form of kwaad, from Dutch kwaad.

Adjective edit

kwaai (comparative more kwaai, superlative most kwaai)

  1. bad-tempered, aggressive, fierce
  2. (South Africa) (slang) A term of approval, equivalent to great or fantastic; cool; excellent[1]

References edit

  • OED (online) 2007