yoink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make an oinking sound.
  2. To hop or bounce.
  3. nonce word for an action that impacts on something, especially if it is sudden.
  4. To kill.
noun
  1. An ordinary person with nothing to recommend them.
intj
  1. Used for emphasis or to express that one is impressed.
intj
  1. Onomatopoeic, accompanying or describing a yank, swipe, or snatch.
verb
  1. To yank or snatch.
  2. To steal.
  3. To take or win (something that others want).

Pronunciation

/jɔɪŋk/ En-us-yoink.wav UK-yoink.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-yoink.wav

Word forms

yoink yoinks yoinking yoinked

Etymology

1954. Onomatopoeic.

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