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eek

eek
intj
1
An exclamation representing a sudden scream, especially one of surprise or mild fear.
"Eek! A spider just ran across the floor."
verb
1
To let out a high-pitched squeal of fright or alarm.
"She eeked and jumped back when the mouse darted out."

How to Use Eek

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cartoonish squeak of shock, often used in comics or casual speech.

Common pairings
eek in surprise

Word Forms

eeked past tense, eeks plural, eeks singular

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_____! A spider just ran across the floor.

Etymology

An imitative word — it simply mimics the sound of a short, startled shriek.

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