sheesh
22
9.8
- interjection
- /ʃiʃ/
- Slang
:
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- I know the Chinese have been around for a while, but sheesh!
- Oh, sheesh
- Sheesh, he said
Oh jeez, sheesh, someone's a little hungry.
- Oh jeez, sheesh, someone's a little hungry.
- And man, back when that was the drama, sheesh.
Examples
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Sheesh, you really know how to kill a mood, kid.
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"Sheesh, how do these people stay in business, so far behind the curve?"
Fiction book (2001) -
You got the cash, got the right words out of him, sheesh! - So that was good? - Yeah!
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Now, I am responsible for making enough money for myself and five employees... sheesh...
Blog text (1) -
"Fine, four point seven meters! Sheesh!" Harry rolled his eyes.
Blog text (20) -
It's not the end of the world, and I know that patience is a virtue, but sheesh!
Blog text (18) -
Sheesh, I'm not messing with her.
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Elena's was certainly fine for the Rockettes, but sheesh, the fit was awful.
Blog text (4) -
Last time I checked, we were women, not ignorant, hating high school mean girls! Sheesh!
Blog text (4) -
Sheesh, I can't believe you did that without asking me first!
Synonyms
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1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
422
7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
391
9.4
A word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or concern
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
34
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
31
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
26
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
17
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
15
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or admiration
14
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
14
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
8
7.6
A short phrase people say to show surprise or disbelief
5
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
5
9.6
A short cry of fear or surprise when something suddenly scares you
5
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or mild disgust at something awkward
4
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
3
8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
3
9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
3
9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
3
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
1
9.9
A short word people say to show frustration or dismay
1
9.9
A short cry showing surprise, pain, or fear
1
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or embarrassment
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short word people say when something happens suddenly like magic
A rude spoken word used to show surprise, anger or admiration
A short shout showing surprise, alarm, or disbelief
An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sheesh likely comes from a quick sh sound plus a long breath people make when they are surprised or annoyed, like saying 'wow' or 'jeez'. That's why sheesh is used as a short exclamation to show 'surprise', 'admiration', or 'annoyance'.