Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yike
interjection
/jaɪk/
Definition
An expression of shock, disbelief, or alarm.
Examples
- Yikes! That was a close call!
- Yike, I didn’t see that coming!
- Yikes, this situation is getting out of hand.
Meaning
Yike is used to convey surprise or concern about something startling or unexpected.
Synonyms
- ouch
- wow
- eek
- oops
