verb (intr) to argue, squabble, or fight.

What does Yike mean in texting?

yīks. (humorous, slang) Expressing empathy with unpleasant or undesirable circumstances. John has lost his job and can't pay his mortgage; yikes! interjection.

Is Yike a real word?

According to Merriam-Webster, yikes is "used to express fear or astonishment.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as an “exclamation of astonishment.” But in 2019, we use the word a little differently, especially online.