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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!

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Word History and Origins

Origin of yoink1

First recorded in 1990–95; of expressive origin

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