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Big Yikes 

A situation that has evolved from a “yikes” to a more severe type cringy, uncomfortable, embarrassing or otherwise unfortunate moment. Can also be used to mock, insult, or “throw shade”
“Hey, I just got my hair done! What do you think?” “Big Yikes”

“Do you wanna go on a date sometime?” “Big Yikes”
“How do you think you did in the test? Big yikes?” “Big Yikes”
Big Yikes by youarenotmestopit October 17, 2017

big yikes 

“Big yikes” is used when you see something so frightening/disturbing, saying a simple “yikes” wouldn’t be fitting to the situation.
“I slept with Rachel last night—..Big yikes, dude..”
big yikes by pablito the stupid cant February 10, 2019

BIG YIKES 

Walking down the hallway (flex out arms aggressively in front of you) and yell BIG YIKES!!! boom. Welcome to the club.
BIG YIKES by Big Yikes *10* January 27, 2020

Big Yikes 

When something unexpected happens that is bad
Igor getting banned is a big yikes
Big Yikes by Callumthebestjames August 16, 2018

Big Yikes 

A term used by the fortnite youtube Lachlan to express sadness or shock
Lachlan: (gets shot by a default) OH THAT'S A BIG YIKES.
Big Yikes by youdont knowiexis t January 9, 2019

Big Yikes 

"Big Yikes" is a more intense version of the word "yikes." It refers to something that is so very embarrassing that another, much larger "yikes" is needed.
Brody: Yo, did you see her outfit today?
Sarah: Yeah, it didn't even match
Tod: Big yikes!
Big Yikes by anonymous September 17, 2020
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Slop Grenade

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Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade
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After we broke up, he was floxi to me.
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New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick.
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026
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