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English
1.1
Alternative forms
1.2
Etymology
1.3
Interjection
1.3.1
Synonyms
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Alternative forms
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zoikes
zoinks
Etymology
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Possibly from a shortening of
gadzooks
. Compare also
yoicks
.
Interjection
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zoiks
An expression of
surprise
,
shock
etc.
Synonyms
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blimey
,
cor
,
goodness me
,
goodness gracious
,
zoinks