kresnuti

1. (of a match, fire) to strike; to spark
   Kresnuo je šibicu i upalio sveću. — He struck a match and lit the candle.
   Kresnula je upaljač, ali nije radio. — She flicked the lighter, but it didn't work.
2. colloq. to hit; to whack
   Kresnuo sam glavom o vrata. — I banged my head on the door.
   Kresnuo ga je pravo u nos. — He whacked him right on the nose.
3. slang vulg. to have sex with; to screw
   Hvalio se da ju je kresnuo. — He bragged that he'd screwed her.
4. (of light, eyes) to flash; to flare
   Oči su mu kresnule od besa. — His eyes flashed with rage.
   Munja je kresnula iznad brda. — Lightning flashed above the hill.

In the sense "to hit" it often takes o + acc.: kresnuti glavom o zid.