YIKES

Etymology

Interjection

yikes

(humorous, slang) Expression of shock and alarm.

(humorous, slang) Expression of empathy with unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.

Synonyms

• (expressing unpleasant surprise): eek, wow (Note: "Wow!" can also be used for a pleasant surprise)

Anagrams

• ikeys, skiey

Source: Wiktionary



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