Thesaurus results for HOICK

hoick

verb

ˈhȯik

Definition of hoick next

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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However, Participant Media requested the festival yank the film from its lineup after learning that director Joseph submitted a new, secret cut to Sundance and other global fest’s without the media company’s knowledge.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
As things escalated, the attacker yanked out a machete intending to attack his rival’s dog — but the victim stepped in to protect his pooch, cops said.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025