Thesaurus results for HOICK

hoick

verb

ˈhȯik

Definition of hoick

as in to yank

to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion hoicked up his pants and hastily waded into the water

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Recent Examples of hoick Besides hoicking up and holding one's boobs in place, and generally shaping the silhouette, a bra also tends to hide one's nipples (unless it is made from a very sheer or flimsy fabric). —Rosalind Jana, refinery29.com, 14 May 2020

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Two nights after being yanked in the first period in Tampa Bay, Jarry again was pulled after allowing four goals, this time on 12 shots.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump’s decision to yank the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the latest sign Republicans have a special election problem.

— W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025