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squee

squee

1 9.9
A short high sound showing excitement or delight
  • noun
  • /skwiː/
  • UK
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  • Apologies to this guy (who I suspect is actually someone really important), but you can practically see his internal squee at how cute Caroline is blowing bubbles.
  • interminable squee

Examples

  • "Welcome to Survivor!" *squee!*

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  • In the meantime, I shall await with geek-like squee for March when Issue #1 of Season 8 ala Dark Horse comes out.

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  • Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words; they send my inner squee machine all a-spinning.

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  • Hopefully you will excuse my derail to post a squee of excitement that my new local public library opened yesterday, and it is fantastic!

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  • I've always loved her writing (she wrote some of the best Buffy episodes), so when I see her name, I do a little "squee."

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  • Their communications are the human equivalent of barks (Squee! OMG!) and tail wags (endless GIFs).

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  • The final installment of Stephenie Meyers' 'Twilight Saga' has hit the screen with an audible, if Italian-accented "Squee!" here in its packed hormonal world premiere at the Rome Film Festival.

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  • When she saw the puppies, she let out a joyful squee of delight.

  • The crowd erupted in a squee when the band walked on stage.

  • Her squee was unmistakable as she unwrapped the surprise gift.

Synonyms

hee
vssquee
  • Informal
81 9.9

A short playful sound that shows amusement

is a short high sound showing sudden delight rather than playful laughter
whoop
vssquee
  • Informal
46 4.9

A loud high shout to show excitement or joy

is shorter and less loud while showing quick delight
hooray
vssquee
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is a short private high sound for quick delight not public cheer
yee
vssquee
  • Informal
36 9.9

A short shout people make to show excitement or approval

is a quick high sound mainly for sudden delight not agreement
squeal
vssquee
34 2.9

A long, high sound showing pain, fear, or strong excitement

is short and quick used for delight rather than pain
oooh
vssquee
  • Informal
31 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is a shorter high sound for sudden delight not prolonged wonder
woohoo
vssquee
  • Informal
5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is a short high sound used for sudden delight not long cheers
hurray
vssquee
5 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

is a short high exclamation for immediate delight not group cheering
whooo
vssquee
  • Informal
5 9.4

A shout of strong excitement or joy

is short and high showing a quick burst of delight
aaahh
vssquee
  • Informal
4 9.1

A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief

is a quick high cry for excited delight rather than relief
woop
vssquee
  • Informal
3 9.1

A loud shout of joy or excitement

is shorter and higher showing quick bright delight
huzzah
vssquee
  • Archaic
3 9.9

A loud old-fashioned word people shout to show joy or approval

is a short modern high sound for sudden delight not archaic cheer
ohhhh
vssquee
  • NSFW
2 8.7

A long sound people make when they feel pleasure

is shorter and higher showing sudden delight rather than sustained pleasure
ooooh
vssquee
  • Informal
1 9.3

A short sound that shows surprise, admiration, or pleasure

is short and higher used for quick delight rather than surprise
whoot
vssquee
  • Informal
9.9

A loud cry of joy from a person or group

is higher and shorter showing quick delight not long shouting
wahoo
vssquee
  • Informal
9.3

A loud shout to show joy or excitement

is briefer and higher showing quick bright delight

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

28 3.9

A feeling of being annoyed or not happy about something

How High-Pitched

to shriek
72 2.9
squee
  • UK
1 9.9
hum
85 1.0

Surface Forms

squee singular
squees plural

Etymology

Squee began as an imitation of a tiny, high sound, similar to squeal or squeak. That is why a squee is a short happy sound or an 'expression of delight' you might hear when someone is very pleased.