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

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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yike

a more funny version of yikes

friend: i pissed my pants
me: yike

by eminex September 24, 2019

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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

by Homeless Chicken September 19, 2020

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