Yikes
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jaɪks/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Yikes is an interjection meaning Expression of shock and alarm.
Meaning
Expression of shock and alarm.
More Meanings
- Expression of empathy with unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
Example Sentences
Yikes! A monster!
John has lost his job and can't pay his mortgage; yikes!
Then she told me I was ‘beautiful, for a black girl’. —Yikes!
EXACTLY, BLOCKHEAD!! BONK [hitting head] / AGH… / [detective watching behind door] YIKES…DID HE WAKE UP?
Synonyms for yikes
Depending on context, synonyms include eek, wow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crap, damn, darn, drat, egad, gee.
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