bliksem

British

/ ˈblɪksəm /

interjection

an exclamation expressive of surprise, shock, displeasure, etc

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Etymology

Origin of bliksem

from Afrikaans: lightning

Example Sentences

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“I think I’ll bring Bliksem back for a few days. We can hunt jackals together.”

From Literature

Bliksem must be an elder relative, Nhamo decided.

From Literature

“I’ll go through Mtoroshanga on my way to Harare. If I can scare up the Wild Child’s daddy, I’ll take her back with me and Bliksem. If not—well, there’s always boarding school. The government makes grants for orphans.”

From Literature

“Come out, Bliksem! You’ve got some tasty jackals to find!”

From Literature

His arm was bandaged and he was still angry about the injury to Bliksem.

From Literature

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