yoink

Playful theft exclamation

Yoink is an exclamation accompanying the swift grabbing of something: Yoink! That's mine now.

The word imitates a cartoonish snatching motion.

As a verb, to yoink is to snatch or steal quickly: Someone yoinked my parking spot.

The tone is playful rather than seriously accusatory.

grabbing

snatch

Rapid forceful taking

  • swipeQuick sliding motion
  • grabSeize abruptly
  • nabSeize or apprehend

yank · seize · snag · pluck · clutch · whisk · take · pilfer · filch · pocket

playful

mischief

Playful troublesome behavior

  • prankPlayful trick on someone
  • teaseMock playfully
  • jestHumorous remark or act

shenanigan · caper · antic · gag · hijinks · sneak · swoop · trick · gotcha · nab

exclamation

hey

Informal greeting or summons

  • hahDerisive exclamation
  • gotchaExclamation upon catching someone
  • mineOre excavation site

aha · oops · whoop · tada · haha · yeet · bam · swipe

Categories
Opposites
action direction

yoinkyeet

Fling forcefully, slangily

toss · give · hand over · bestow · relinquish

manner of acquisition

yoinkrequest

Formal act of seeking

borrow · receive · accept · earn · purchase

Family

yoinks, yoinked, yoinking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G