yoicks

yoicks
/yoyks/, interj.
1. Fox Hunting. (used as a cry by the huntsman to encourage the hounds.)
2. (used as a cry of high spirits or encouragement.)
[1765-75; cf. earlier hoick(s) < ?]

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