yoink

[ yoingk ]

verb (used with object)

1. to grab, pull, or take, especially abruptly or vigorously:

   He yoinked his sweater off the hanger and threw it on.

   If you put your art up online and someone yoinks it, you can send a takedown request.

interjection

1. yoinks, (used to express surprise or dismay):

   I cracked the second egg in its own bowl, and, yoinks, it was spoiled!

Word History and Origins

Origin of yoink¹

First recorded in 1990–95; of expressive origin

Example Sentences

To me, Taser drones, mind-reading helmets, and robotic grabber arms that yoink criminals into the sky are solutions to violence that sound just about as horrifying and subject to massive abuse as the solutions we have today.

From Slate

Actually, one of Beeple’s pieces was auctioned at Christie’s, the famou— Yoink!

From The Verge

"Simpsons" writer George Meyer has been credited with coming up with the idea to have a character say "yoink" when taking an item from someone or something.

From Salon

Still, after being said at least 23 times on "The Simpsons," yoink has become the word of choice to make light of a situation when someone's property is being taken.

From Salon

Actually, one of Beeple’s pieces was auctioned at Christie’s, the famou— Yoink!

From The Verge