yikes

[yahyks]

interjection

1. (an exclamation of surprise or alarm.)

yikes

/ ˈjaiks /

interjection

1. informal,  an expression of surprise, fear, or alarm

Word History and Origins

Origin of yikes¹

First recorded in 1940–45; possibly from yoicks

Example Sentences

On behalf of Davidson . . . yikes.

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Here’s Car and Driver magazine on the Hummer EV’s capacity for abatement: “Slowing the massive machine to a stop from 70 mph took an extra-long 211 feet, and repeated runs resulted in noticeable brake fade. Yikes.”

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They can be summarized in one, simple word: yikes!

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Each woman’s torrid romantic past is well-documented, but if you’re not up to speed, don’t worry, because they can be summarized in one, simple word: yikes!

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In an Oval Office meeting with Trump this week—yikes!—Loomer presented him with a “list of people she believed were disloyal to the president” primarily on the National Security Council.

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