brek-kek-kex

A form of brekekekex — Nonsense word supposedly imitative of frogs.

Meanings

interjection
  1. alternativeAlternative form of brekekekex.

    Widow Toad: What do you want me to do about her? Ribbit, ribbit. Brek-kek-kex.

    1943, Vera Morris, transl., Thumbelina, Denver, Colorado: Pioneer Drama Service, page 8
    1 more example

    There ran a great broad brook; but the margin was swampy and soft, and here the Toad dwelt with her son. Ugh! he was ugly, and looked just like his mother. “Croak! croak! brek-kek-kex!” that was all he could say when he saw the graceful little maiden in the walnut-shell.

    1845, Hans Christian Andersen, translated by H.W. Dulcken, Stories For The Household, London: George Routledge and Sons, page 36
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