bliksem

/ ˈblɪksəm /

interjection

an exclamation expressive of surprise, shock, displeasure, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bliksem¹

from Afrikaans: lightning

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Example Sentences

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“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.”

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“I’ll corner your daddy. I’ll tell Bliksem to track him.”

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

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Bliksem must be an elder relative, Nhamo decided.

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

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