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Definition of yipes

yipes

/ˈjaɪps/
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• interjection

1

Used to express mild alarm, surprise, shock, or apprehension.

Example

"Yipes! I had no idea the final exam was scheduled for tomorrow morning."

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• Rhymes for yipes

• Nearby Words

yining
yip
yipe
yipes
yippee
yips
yiwu

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-20th century, likely originating as a playful alteration of 'yikes' or 'yip'.

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