yoink something

yoink

1. A humorous onomatopoeia representing the sound of someone snatching something away (from someone else) very quickly and surreptitiously. Often said aloud when one takes something in a playful or teasing manner. A: "Ooh, these French fries look delicious. Yoink!" B: "Hey, I was eating those!"

2. verb By extension, to steal something in such a manner. Someone yoinked the pen from off my desk when I wasn't looking.

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yoink something

tv. to steal something. He yoinked a bike from the rack.

See also: something, yoink

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