jislaaik

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans [Term?], of unclear origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɪs.laɪk/

Interjection

jislaaik

1. (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.

Further reading

• Dictionary of South African English, "jislaaik"