Definition of yoinks
yoink 
interjection
- something to say while "stealing" something else. Typically one would say this while taking something small: a friend's French-fry, or a piece of candy from their candy bowl. Likely, one wouldn't say "yoink" while stealing a car.
Yoink, I stole the cookies!
- See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: to steal.
Last edited on Jan 13 1998. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.
verb
- to steal.
I wanted his CD player, so I yoinked it.
- See more words with the same meaning: to steal.
Last edited on Jan 26 1997. Submitted by Danny Mayer from IL, USA on Jan 26 1997.
origin
- Originated or popularized by The Simpsons TV show.
Last edited on Jan 13 1998. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.
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| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
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| Definitions include: to steal. | |
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