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Pronunciation: [jˈɔ͡ɪks] (IPA)

Yoicks is an archaic exclamation used while fox hunting to signal the release of the hounds. Synonyms for this word include 'Tally-ho', 'Gone Away', 'On-on', 'View Halloo,' representing various animal hunting calls. These words have their roots in the hunting traditions of medieval Europe. 'Tally-ho' was used to rouse the hunters' spirits, while 'Gone Away' indicated that the prey had fled. 'On-on' is used in rabbit hunting in Australia, while 'View Halloo' is a British hunting cry directing the horsemen towards the fox. These hunting cries are not only used to signal the start of the chase but also to bring it to an end.
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He was the first M.F.H., and having an impediment in his speech he originated the expression, Yoicks!
"A Poached Peerage"
William Magnay
Though changeful time, with hand severe, Has made me now these joys forego, Yet my heart bounds whene'er I hear Yoicks!
"Maid Marian"
Thomas Love Peacock
All these circumstances concurred to render their songs of the vanished deer and greenwood archery and Yoicks and Harkaway, extremely mal-a-propos, and to make his anger boil and bubble in the cauldron of his spirit, till its more than ordinary excitement burst forth with sudden impulse into active manifestation.
"Maid Marian"
Thomas Love Peacock

Related words: cry of joy, joyous yell, joyful utterance, exclamation of joy, exultation, jubilation

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