zoinks

WOTD – 25 October 2008    

English

Etymology

The earliest and most commonly known usage of this term is from the American cartoon Scooby Doo ([1]), in which it was used regularly by one of the main characters, Norville "Shaggy" Rogers ([2]).

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA: /zɔɪŋks/

• Audio (US)

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Interjection

zoinks!

1. Expressing surprise, fear, etc.

Synonyms

• jeepers
• jinkies
• yikes