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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.)


yoicks

/ jɔɪks; haɪk /

interjection

  1. a cry used by huntsmen to urge on the hounds to the fox
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of yoicks1

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

The country gentleman of whom mention has been made also viewed him, and holloa'd as he did so: "Yoicks, tally; gone away!"

With 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 huntsmen might be heard urging on the dogs with cries of Yoicks!

We'll go out and get what's coming to us from a farmer; and then yoicks!

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