Definition of yikes
yikes
- used to express surprise. usually used when it is a shocking, weird or uncouth surprise.
Stacia dyed her hair purple again! Yikes!
Citation from "Search Committee 1", The Office (US TV), Season 7 Episode 25 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).
Last edited on Jun 13 2011. Submitted by Janie S. from Houston, TX, USA on Dec 02 1999.
- An otherwise meaningless expression of surprise, discovery, and dismay.
Last edited on Nov 16 2004. Submitted by Scott C. on Nov 16 2004.
- To be in fear of or a scary moment
Last edited on Oct 05 2007. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 05 2007.
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Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: a sarcastic response used when someone states the obvious. | |
| Definitions include: a general exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: thank you. | |
| Definitions include: variant of "hell to the yes". | |
| Definitions include: "yes". | |
| Definitions include: used to express displeasure, disagreement, disappointment, or disgust. | |
| Definitions include: "ok, thanks." | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of joy. | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of shock. | |
| Definitions include: sound made to indicate that something tastes, looks, or smells good. | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
| Definitions include: an assertion that something will never happen. | |
| Definitions include: intensifier, used with an interrogative. | |
| Definitions include: Most uses of "shit" also work with "crap", except where noted below. | |
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| Definitions include: something that's easy. | |
| Definitions include: a very attractive person. | |
| Definitions include: a person addicted to milk. | |
| Definitions include: extremely cold. | |
| Definitions include: serious, not kidding. | |
| Definitions include: "How is it?" | |
| Definitions include: an Ecstasy (MDMA) pill or tablet. | |
| Definitions include: A woman who flaunts her breasts and ass, flirts with all the men, and belittles all the other women. | |
| Definitions include: Used in place of person's name when you've forgotten. | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "Okay," via a doubled "k". |
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