hoicks

[hoiks, hahyks]

interjection

Rare.

1. yoicks.

hoicks

/ hɔɪks /

interjection

1. Also: yoicks. a cry used to encourage hounds to hunt

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoicks¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Schar hoicks a long diagonal ball into the West Ham box.

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Johnson then hoicks a pass straight out of play under no pressure whatsoever.

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The free kick is worked back to Ziyech, who leans back and hoicks over.

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He went into the final round of the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach three clear of Graeme McDowell, but dropped six shots in the first four holes in a blizzard of duffed chips and hoicks O/B. He’s been prone to the odd meltdown.

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Spurs nearly hit back immediately, Lo Celso scampering down the left and cutting back for the sub Vinicius ... who leans back and hoicks over from ten yards.

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