yoicks

[ yoiks ]

interjection
  1. Fox Hunting. (used as a cry by the huntsman to encourage the hounds.)

  2. (used as a cry of high spirits or encouragement.)

Origin of yoicks

1
First recorded in 1765–75; compare earlier hoick(s)< ?

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British Dictionary definitions for yoicks

yoicks

/ (haɪk, spelling pron jɔɪks) /


interjection
  1. a cry used by huntsmen to urge on the hounds to the fox

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