yikes

[/jaɪks/]

interjection

caramba

1. An exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, or fear

Yikes! I didn't see that coming.

Caramba! Eu não esperava por isso.

2. An expression of mild distress or concern

Yikes, that's a lot of work to do.

Caramba, é muito trabalho para fazer.

NYC Slang

Yo, that's wild

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caramba

Most common equivalent

General Brazilian

ué

More informal, colloquial

São Paulo

nossa

Regional variation, slightly less strong

Portugal

ó meu Deus

Portuguese equivalent expressing surprise

Portugal

uau

More casual interjection

yikes on bikes - emphatic version of yikes

holy yikes - intensified expression

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