1syllable
eek
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Definitions ofeek
1verb
- To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation.
1interjection
- Representing a scream or shriek (especially in comic strips and books).
Example: "Eek! There's a mouse in the bathtub!"
- Expressing (sometimes mock) fear or surprise.
Example: "I almost got fired from my job yesterday. Eek!"
- Representing the shrill vocal sound of a mouse, rat, or monkey.
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