kwaai

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

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

References

• OED (online) 2007