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English
Etymology
From Afrikaans , of unclear origin.
Pronunciation
Interjection
jislaaik
- (South Africa) goodness; expressing shock or surprise
1999, Kathy A. Perkins, Black South African women: an anthology of plays, page 62:[…] he asked me to marry him. Jislaaik! I was so delighted!
2004, Lord Orford, Margie Orford, Dancing Queen, page 28:I know he's writing about Princess. Jislaaik, he loved that chick.
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