yikes
(humorous, slang) Expression of shock and alarm.
(humorous, slang) Expression of empathy with unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
• (expressing unpleasant surprise): eek, wow (Note: "Wow!" can also be used for a pleasant surprise)
• ikeys, skiey
Source: Wiktionary
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
