sies

English

Etymology

Afrikaans

Interjection

sies

1. (South Africa) Expressing disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.
   • 2008, William Higham, Nakada's Touch (page 316)

     'Sies, man,' a voice said. 'You're a domkop. How you gonna see 'em?'

   • 2011, Niq Mhlongo, After Tears (page 13)

     “Sies, man!” she said to herself. “Where are the men of this house? Is anybody home?”

Welsh

Etymology

From English chess.

Noun

sies m 

1. chess

Synonyms

• gwyddbwyll