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Word: Yikes
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
1970s: of unknown origin; compare with yoicks
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jʌɪks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expressing shock and alarm, often for humorous effect
Short Definition:expressing shock and alarm
Examples:- I had a dip in the 40 degree pool (yikes!)
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