Yoink

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Yoink is an internet slang term used to express someone quickly and slyly taking or snatching something from someone else without their knowledge or permission.

Examples:

1. Ryan was playing a video game and right before his character could grab the power-up, Sam yoinked it, leaving Ryan frustrated and empty-handed.

2. Sara left her phone unattended for a moment, and when she turned around, she found her little brother had yoinked it to make a silly TikTok video.

Synonyms:
snatch, grab, take, steal, swipe, nab
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