Used to express shock, revulsion and often sarcasm. Often used in social media as a reaction to someone who is acting erratically or expressing very radical or extremist views.
OP : "omg guys im having a panic attack, im really mentally fucked up im so anxious, i am really mentally ill like I got anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, split personality, dyslexia, autism, i really need help guys PLZZZ GUYS"
Commenter: "yikes"
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OP: Women shouldn't have rights
Commenter: That's a yikes from me dawg
Commenter: "yikes"
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OP: Women shouldn't have rights
Commenter: That's a yikes from me dawg
by Homeless Chicken September 19, 2020
The glue of the international English speaking community, used by it for the calibration of opinions of each member.
by wandrer December 12, 2022
Girl 1: Oh wow did you see yikes in that dress yesterday?
Girl 2: omg yes, she looked so fab!!
Michelle: who the hell is yikes??
Girl 2: omg yes, she looked so fab!!
Michelle: who the hell is yikes??
by Spooky Ghost October 28, 2015
by Twój Stary March 20, 2019
Old school expression of fear or astonishment. 1941 is the earliest recorded use according to Merriam-Webster.com
Expression used to show an array of emotions, such as concern or disapproval, disgust, ridicule or embarrassment among others. Recent trend makes the word rather prevalent.
Expression used to show an array of emotions, such as concern or disapproval, disgust, ridicule or embarrassment among others. Recent trend makes the word rather prevalent.
D: I think my cringe is showing
K: Yikes
Kevin: hey Sup, cant go 2 teh party tonight, grounded bcuz dad found weed from last night
Chad: Big yikes
K: Yikes
Kevin: hey Sup, cant go 2 teh party tonight, grounded bcuz dad found weed from last night
Chad: Big yikes
by Maaaaaarkle_box December 30, 2019
by Not Jake lol May 7, 2019
by mastermeg May 1, 2023