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yikes

/jaɪks/
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• interjection

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Used as an informal exclamation to express shock, alarm, mild fear, or awkwardness, often in a humorous or self-deprecating manner.

Example

"Yikes, I had no idea the repair bill was going to be that expensive!"

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yikes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yikes
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