hoicks

American

[hoiks, hahyks] / hɔɪks, haɪks /

interjection

Rare.

yoicks.

hoicks British

/ hɔɪks /

interjection

Also: yoicks. a cry used to encourage hounds to hunt

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Etymology

Origin of hoicks

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

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Johnson then hoicks a pass straight out of play under no pressure whatsoever.

From The Guardian • Feb. 5, 2022

Robinson hoicks a long ball straight down the middle.

From The Guardian • Nov. 26, 2016

Lucas then hoicks a long ball down the inside-left channel, and Lallana chases it from deep.

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2016

Carrick hoicks it low and hard towards the near post, where Milner blocks out for a corner.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2016

Moreno, deep on the left, hoicks a diagonal ball into the area.

From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2016

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