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zoinks

English

Etymology

The earliest and most commonly known usage of this term is in the American cartoon Scooby-Doo, where it was used regularly by one of the main characters, Norville "Shaggy" Rogers ([1]).

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /z???ks/

Interjection

zoinks

  1. Expressing surprise, fear, etc.
    • 2012, Michael W. Messer, Forever Sixteen (page 39)
      After gulping hard, I said aloud, “Zoinks.” I was expecting a big black crow to peck out my eyes, or a woman to hang herself out the second story window.

Synonyms

  • jeepers
  • jinkies
  • yikes
  • zoiks

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zoiks

English

Alternative forms

  • zoikes
  • zoinks

Etymology

Possibly from a shortening of gadzooks. Compare also yoicks.

Interjection

zoiks

  1. An expression of surprise, shock etc.

Synonyms

  • blimey, cor, goodness me, goodness gracious, zoinks

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