bliksem

/ ˈblɪksəm /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, shock, displeasure, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of bliksem¹

from Afrikaans: lightning

Example Sentences

“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

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

From Literature