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yikes Definition and Meaning in English (yikes definition)

interjection
Synonyms:oh nouh ohwhoa
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Yikes definition: An exclamation used to express sudden alarm, shock, or surprise, often in response to something unpleasant or startling.

Definitions of Yikes

  1. 1interjection(informal)

    An exclamation used to express sudden alarm, shock, or surprise, often in response to something unpleasant or startling.

Example Sentences

casual

“Yikes, that spider is huge!”

casual

“Yikes, I almost forgot my keys.”

Synonyms

oh nouh ohwhoagosh

Antonyms

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Yikes definition: An exclamation used to express sudden alarm, shock, or surprise, often in response to something unpleasant or startling.
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'Yikes' translates to 'yikes' in English. Yikes definition: An exclamation used to express sudden alarm, shock, or surprise, often in response to something unpleasant or startling.
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