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

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Yikes

The answer to anything(owned by Jake)

Person 1:my dad has cancer

Person 2:yikes

by Not Jake lol May 6, 2019

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Yike

Similar to like but a much deeper, stronger background. This word is for when you have those feelings for someone that you can’t even put into words, so you start to create your own. “Yike” is an all-around display in the depth of your love for someone or something.

Friend 1.) “Here babe, I brought you a glass of water.”
Friend 2.) “You yike me.”

by SheeshMarie98 June 3, 2018

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Yikes

A word often used for many things. The words original use was when you get scared or surprised, but recently it has been used for literally everything. (Like the word literally)

1. "I love you son!"

"Yikes"
2. "I love riven omg, what a fun champion"

"Yikes"
3. "Mom what does hanky panky mean"

*looks away* "Yikes"
4. "I can't wait to get a response from Yahoo answers! :D"

"Wtf is Yahoo?"

"Yikes"

by That's a yikser December 5, 2017

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