"zoiks" meaning in English

See zoiks in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: Possibly from a shortening of gadzooks. Compare also yoicks. Etymology templates: {{m|en|gadzooks}} gadzooks, {{m|en|yoicks}} yoicks Head templates: {{en-interj}} zoiks
  1. An expression of surprise, shock etc. Synonyms: blimey, cor, goodness me, goodness gracious, zoinks, zoikes
    Sense id: en-zoiks-en-intj-GbkmH9kb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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