intj
eek
eek
Eek (intj) means an exclamation representing a sudden scream, especially one of surprise or mild fear. Example: “Eek! A spider just ran across the floor.”
intj
1
An exclamation representing a sudden scream, especially one of surprise or mild fear.
"Eek! A spider just ran across the floor."
"Eek! There's a mouse in the bathtub!"
verb
1
To let out a high-pitched squeal of fright or alarm.
"We saw a frog and she eeked in terror again from the sight of it hopping near her."
— Isaac E. Washington, The Stars in My Dreams (2011)
"She eeked and jumped back when the mouse darted out."
How to use eek
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cartoonish squeak of shock, often used in comics or casual speech.
Common pairings
eek in surprise
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Word forms
- Plural
- eeks
- Third person singular
- eeks
- Past tense
- eeked
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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.
Rhymes for eek
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What does “eek” mean?
The word “eek” means an exclamation representing a sudden scream, especially one of surprise or mild fear. In plain terms, a cartoonish squeak of shock, often used in comics or casual speech.
How do you pronounce “eek”?
“Eek” is pronounced eek (/ik/ in IPA).
How do you use “eek” in a sentence?
Here is “eek” used in a sentence: “Eek! A spider just ran across the floor.”
What part of speech is “eek”?
Depending on how it is used, “eek” can be an intj and a verb.
How many meanings does “eek” have?
“Eek” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation representing a sudden scream, especially one of surprise or mild fear.
