eep
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9.9
- interjection
- /iːp/
- Informal
:
¡ay!
- Eep, come back!
Examples
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Eep, I forgot my keys at home!
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- Eep, eep, eep!
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Eep, I'm not allowed to go outside the wall!
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- Eep, eep, eep!
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Eep, avenge me!
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"Chee eee eee eee eep!" he sang.
Fiction book (2001) -
I am in the process of preparing freezer meals for after our second baby comes (in 28 days, eep!), and would love to have some different recipes to use so that my hubby doesn't get bored with what I am fixing.
Blog text (33) -
Eep, I didn't see you there!
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Oh eep! That startled me!
Synonyms
24
7.9
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain or shock
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
12
3.4
A loud cry that shows sudden strong feeling like surprise or pain
7
9.1
A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain
5
9.6
A short cry of fear or surprise when something suddenly scares you
4
8.9
A short sharp cry showing surprise, fear, or excitement
3
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
1
9.9
A short cry people make when they are suddenly scared
1
8.4
A sudden spoken word or sound showing strong feeling
1
9.5
A short sudden silly sound that is often funny
1
9.9
A short cry showing surprise, pain, or fear
1
9.9
An exclamation that shows strong anger or surprise as a mild swear
A short cry of sudden surprise or fear
A short sharp sound someone makes to show surprise
An old-fashioned shout said to show surprise or shock
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or excitement
A short shout showing surprise or disbelief
How Loud
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eep is a tiny sound that copies a quick, small cry, much like eek or squeak. So people use eep as a short exclamation when they feel surprised, scared, or embarrassed.