zoinks
Zoinks is an exclamation popularized by the Scooby-Doo franchise. It is primarily used by the characters Scooby-Doo and Shaggy to express surprise, fear, or alarm during encounters with mysteries.
Origin and usage: The catchphrase was introduced with the 1969 animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, created
Impact and legacy: Zoinks has appeared in comics, video games, merchandise, and media parodies referencing Scooby-Doo.
Etymology and usage notes: The precise linguistic origin of zoinks is not clearly documented; it is generally