yoicks

[ yoiks ]

interjection

1. Fox Hunting. (used as a cry by the huntsman to encourage the hounds.)
2. (used as a cry of high spirits or encouragement.)

yoicks

/ jɔɪks; haɪk /

interjection

1. a cry used by huntsmen to urge on the hounds to the fox

Word History and Origins

Origin of yoicks¹

First recorded in 1765–75; compare earlier hoick(s) < ?

Example Sentences

The country gentleman of whom mention has been made also viewed him, and holloa'd as he did so: "Yoicks, tally; gone away!"

From Project Gutenberg

With strong effort of self-restraint he stopped himself midway in stentorian shout, "Yoicks!"

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It has been suggested that it is the origin of the familiar yoicks.

From Project Gutenberg

The huntsmen might be heard urging on the dogs with cries of Yoicks!

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We'll go out and get what's coming to us from a farmer; and then yoicks!

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