Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yike
Interjection
/jaɪk/
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or alarm.
Examples
- “Yike! That was a close call!”
- “Yike, I didn’t see that coming!”
- “When she mentioned the exam tomorrow, I was like, ‘Yike!'”
Meaning
Yike is often used informally to react to something unexpected or alarming, similar to ‘yikes.’
Synonyms
- yikes
- wow
- oh no
