eek

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Representing a scream or shriek (especially in comic strips and books).
  2. Expressing (sometimes mock) fear or surprise.
  3. Representing the shrill vocal sound of a mouse, rat, or monkey.
verb
  1. To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation.
  2. Of a black person, to speak nonsense or gibberish.
noun
  1. A face.
adv
  1. Alternative form of eke (“also”).
name
  1. A river in Alaska.

Pronunciation

ēk /iːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-eke.wav /ik/

Word forms

eek eeks eeking eeked

Etymology

Imitative

Synonyms

Related words

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