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sheesh
What does sheesh mean?
Became a TikTok sound and trend, often with a specific hand-over-mouth gesture, cementing it as a hype reaction.
"He hit the shot and the whole bench went sheesh."
Origin
"Sheesh" is an old interjection of exasperation, but its hype meaning blew up on TikTok in 2021, popularized by an exaggerated, drawn-out delivery and a viral gym video trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does sheesh mean in slang?
Sheesh is an exclamation of amazement or hype, often drawn out as "sheeeesh" to gas something up.
Where did sheesh come from?
It's an old expression of exasperation that took on a hype meaning and went viral on TikTok in 2021.
Does sheesh mean something good or bad?
Usually good — it's mostly hype or awe, though tone can make it mild exasperation.
How do you use sheesh in a sentence?
For example: "sheesh, that's impressive" — reacting with hype.
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