squee
- noun
- /skwiː/
- UK
- 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
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"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.
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The crowd erupted in a squee when the band walked on stage.
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Her squee was unmistakable as she unwrapped the surprise gift.
Synonyms
A short playful sound that shows amusement
A loud high shout to show excitement or joy
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
A short shout people make to show excitement or approval
A long, high sound showing pain, fear, or strong excitement
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
A shout of strong excitement or joy
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
A loud shout of joy or excitement
A loud old-fashioned word people shout to show joy or approval
A long sound people make when they feel pleasure
A short sound that shows surprise, admiration, or pleasure
A loud cry of joy from a person or group
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
Antonyms
How High-Pitched
Surface Forms
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.