lekker
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A word people shout to show pleasure, approval, or excitement, often used in South Africa
- interjection
- South African
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genial
- When she tasted the cake, she smiled and exclaimed lekker.
Examples
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After scoring the winning goal, he shouted lekker and ran to his teammates.
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The crowd cheered and someone yelled lekker during the concert.
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That cake was lekker!
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This beach is lekker for swimming.
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After scoring the winning goal, he shouted lekker and ran to his teammates.
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When she tasted the cake, she smiled and exclaimed lekker.
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The crowd cheered and someone yelled lekker during the concert.
Synonyms
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9.9
A short shout showing excitement and admiration about someone's appearance
is used for general approval, pleasure, or excitement beyond appearance
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
lekker main
Etymology
Lekker used as an exclamation comes from the same Dutch/Afrikaans word for 'tasty'. Because it suggests pleasure, like saying 'yum' or 'great', people shout lekker to show excitement or approval.