yoink

American  

[yoingk] / yɔɪŋk /

verb (used with object)

1. to grab, pull, or take, especially abruptly or vigorously.

   He yoinked his sweater off the hanger and threw it on.

   If you put your art up online and someone yoinks it, you can send a takedown request.

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interjection

1. yoinks, (used to express surprise or dismay).

   I cracked the second egg in its own bowl, and, yoinks, it was spoiled!

Etymology

Origin of yoink

First recorded in 1990–95; of expressive origin

Example Sentences

Still, after being said at least 23 times on "The Simpsons," yoink has become the word of choice to make light of a situation when someone's property is being taken.

From Salon

"Simpsons" writer George Meyer has been credited with coming up with the idea to have a character say "yoink" when taking an item from someone or something.

From Salon

Actually, one of Beeple’s pieces was auctioned at Christie’s, the famou— Yoink!

From The Verge

Actually, one of Beeple’s pieces is being auctioned at Christie’s, the famou— Yoink!

From The Verge

I feel a two-punch in my gut: flutter and yoink.

From Literature