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sheesh

sheesh

18 9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
  • interjection
  • /ʃiʃ/
  • Slang
: vaya
  • 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.

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Examples

  • Sheesh, you really know how to kill a mood, kid.

  • "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!

  • 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.

  • 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

ah
vssheesh
∞ 1.0

A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure

also serves for annoyance or disbelief rather than only positive feelings
aah
vssheesh
  • Informal
581 6.9

A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure

is used too for annoyance or other strong feelings in context
heck
vssheesh
  • Informal
448 7.5

A small amount of care or worry about something

is less mild and covers stronger feelings like amazement or admiration
jeez
vssheesh
  • UK
315 9.4

A word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or concern

is used for admiration or astonishment rather than sympathy
holy shit
vssheesh
  • Offensive
169 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is lower in intensity and can show admiration or light annoyance
goddammit
vssheesh
  • Offensive
50 9.9

A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated

is used for surprise, admiration, or milder annoyance as well
yike
vssheesh
  • Informal
39 9.9

A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or embarrassment

is used for broader strong feelings like amazement or annoyance instead
holy crap
vssheesh
  • Offensive
35 9.6

To say when you are very surprised or shocked

is used more generally for varied strong feelings including mild annoyance
woah
vssheesh
  • Informal
34 8.8

A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement

is also used for admiration or mild annoyance in other cases
aaah
vssheesh
  • Informal
30 8.4

A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased

is used more broadly for strong reactions including irritation or shock
holy cow
vssheesh
  • Informal
29 7.6

A short phrase people say to show surprise or disbelief

can also signal annoyance or admiration rather than only shock
lordy
vssheesh
  • Informal
29 9.4

A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling

is used for many strong reactions including admiration or annoyance
wah
vssheesh
  • Informal
22 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

can express annoyance or negative feelings instead of praise
ooooh
vssheesh
  • Informal
16 8.3

A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement

is applied to more general strong feelings like annoyance or wonder
waah
vssheesh
  • Informal
11 9.9

A short shout showing surprise or admiration

is also used for annoyance or mild complaint in other uses
goodness gracious
vssheesh
  • Archaic
11 7.5

A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock

is more informal and can show annoyance or casual admiration
oooo
vssheesh
  • Informal
9 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

can also express irritation or mixed feelings not only positive joy
gawd
vssheesh
  • Slang
7 9.9

A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance

is used more broadly for admiration and milder forms of amazement
eek
vssheesh
  • Informal
7 9.6

A short cry of fear or surprise when something suddenly scares you

is less fear focused and includes admiration or mild annoyance too
ack
vssheesh
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short word people say to show frustration or dismay

is used more for broad strong reactions including surprise or admiration
yeesh
vssheesh
  • Slang
4 9.9

A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or mild disgust at something awkward

is used for both admiration and annoyance as well as amazement
aagh
vssheesh
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed

is more about surprise, amazement, admiration, or mixed feelings
shazam
vssheesh
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short word people say when something happens suddenly like magic

is used more broadly for ordinary strong feelings like annoyance
aiee
vssheesh
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short cry showing surprise, pain, or fear

is used for many strong feelings like admiration or casual annoyance
geesh
vssheesh
  • Informal
2 9.9

An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something

is used for broader strong feelings including amazement or admiration
ohhhh
vssheesh
  • Informal
1 8.4

A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something

is used more widely for strong feelings like admiration or irritation
damme
vssheesh
  • Archaic
1 9.9

An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling

is more current and informal, used for varied strong feelings today
oh my heck
vssheesh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something

is more informal and can serve annoyance or admiration too
bejeezus
vssheesh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

is applied to a wider range of strong feelings including admiration
sumbitch
vssheesh
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A rude spoken word used to show surprise, anger or admiration

is often less aggressive and can show mild admiration or shock
oooh
vssheesh
  • Informal
1 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is used for broader strong reactions including annoyance or shock
to OMG
vssheesh
  • Slang
8.3

To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise

is more often used aloud and for many informal feelings
yikes on bikes
vssheesh
  • Informal
9.9

A short shout showing surprise, alarm, or disbelief

serves for many strong feelings including admiration or mild annoyance

Surface Forms

sheesh main

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'.