Yikes

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.

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

by Maaaaaarkle_box December 30, 2018

yikes

something that sucks ig

As I dropped off my laundry I could smell the sweet skunky odor rising out of my pants pocket, yikes!

by i'm into m&ms February 12, 2022

Yikes

Yikes is a word used for something gross or something bad.

"Big Yikes! That shot was far away from his head"

"Ewww! Yikes! That pineapple looks gross on that pizza"

by jinxyboi November 19, 2018

Big Yikes

Big Yikes is like yikes only extra, often used as a exclamation of someone doing something wrong, or worthy of negative attention

Think about how you might use “Yikes!” or “No way!” and then double it as in: “Big yikes! Did you see what Jared just posted on his insta??”

by UrMumGae694206969 October 12, 2020

yike

cringe or a disaster; incomprehensible.

"omg my room is so yike right now. i need to clean."

by mastermeg April 30, 2023

yikes

wen u ppop blood

yikes that is blood

by nickdominates is gr8 November 19, 2021

Yikes

fuck.

*see's kid fall off bike and die*
Yikes...

Craig: My dad killed my dog last night
Melissa: Yikes

by peepeeissmall April 8, 2021