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Eep (intj) means a small exclamation of surprise or embarrassment. Example: “Eep! I didn't see you standing there.”

intj
1
A small exclamation of surprise or embarrassment.
"Eep! I didn't see you standing there."
noun
1
A brief, high-pitched yelp of surprise.
"She let out an eep when the balloon popped."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tiny startled squeak, often used online or in comics to show sudden embarrassment or fright.

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Word forms

Plural
eeps
Third person singular
eeps
Past tense
eeped, ept
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_____! I didn't see you standing there.

Etymology

An imitative word, invented to sound like the noise it describes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eep” mean?
The word “eep” means a small exclamation of surprise or embarrassment. In plain terms, a tiny startled squeak, often used online or in comics to show sudden embarrassment or fright.
How do you pronounce “eep”?
“Eep” is pronounced eep (/ip/ in IPA).
How do you use “eep” in a sentence?
Here is “eep” used in a sentence: “Eep! I didn't see you standing there.”
What part of speech is “eep”?
Depending on how it is used, “eep” can be an intj and a noun.
How many meanings does “eep” have?
“Eep” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small exclamation of surprise or embarrassment.

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