yoicks
Fox Hunting. (used as a cry by the huntsman to encourage the hounds.)
(used as a cry of high spirits or encouragement.)
Origin of yoicks
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How to use yoicks in a sentence
The country gentleman of whom mention has been made also viewed him, and holloa'd as he did so: "yoicks, tally; gone away!"
Can You Forgive Her? | Anthony TrollopeWith strong effort of self-restraint he stopped himself midway in stentorian shout, "yoicks!"
It has been suggested that it is the origin of the familiar yoicks.
The Master of Game | Second Duke of York, EdwardThe huntsmen might be heard urging on the dogs with cries of yoicks!
The Colonial Cavalier | Maud Wilder GoodwinWe'll go out and get what's coming to us from a farmer; and then yoicks!
The Gentle Grafter | O. Henry
British Dictionary definitions for yoicks
/ (haɪk, spelling pron jɔɪks) /
a cry used by huntsmen to urge on the hounds to the fox
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