Definitions by Mettie
Mornings
A greeting popularised by Cape Coloureds in South Africa. They say "mornings" instead of "morning" just in case they don't feel like talking to you for the rest of the week, the 's' makes up for the other days
Majat
Originated by South Africa's Cape Coloureds. Used to describe anything – particularly clothing and marijuana – of inferior quality.
"I bought me a paar majat Levi for ten rand there by the Grand Parade."
"Shit bru, this dope is majat."
"That Nickelback concert was majat!"
"Shit bru, this dope is majat."
"That Nickelback concert was majat!"
Hating life
A phrase used in response to someone's misfortune. It could be used to offer sympathy, but more often than not it's an exclamation of malicious joy.
The phrase has dropped its possessive prefix – originally "He/She/It must be hating life!" – in order to be simplified to its current state.
The phrase has dropped its possessive prefix – originally "He/She/It must be hating life!" – in order to be simplified to its current state.
Hating life by Mettie May 13, 2008
Alpha Couple
An Alpha Couple consists of two people who strive to fulfill society's traditional norms regarding education, marriage, employment and child-rearing. Some would refer to them as "The Perfect Couple".
Both man and woman have university degrees and are likely to have married young (in their mid-twenties).
Though not necessarily an Alpha Male himself, the man is the breadwinner, holding down a white-collar job in IT, Finance, Accounting or Marketing.
His wife, although university-educated, has few ambitions other than raising a family. If employed at all, she is likely to work mornings or have her own small business (eg: a small shop or nursery).
Financially, the couple are secure, with little or no debt save for a home loan. Although still in their twenties or early thirties, both are already making provisions for retirement.
Both man and woman have university degrees and are likely to have married young (in their mid-twenties).
Though not necessarily an Alpha Male himself, the man is the breadwinner, holding down a white-collar job in IT, Finance, Accounting or Marketing.
His wife, although university-educated, has few ambitions other than raising a family. If employed at all, she is likely to work mornings or have her own small business (eg: a small shop or nursery).
Financially, the couple are secure, with little or no debt save for a home loan. Although still in their twenties or early thirties, both are already making provisions for retirement.
"OMG, Garry and Kate have just got married and already they're talking about buying a house and starting a family! They're SUCH an Alpha Couple!"
Alpha Couple by Mettie January 17, 2008