eek

Frightened little cry

Eek!, often used ironically, is mainly an expression of sudden fear or alarm.

fright

shriek

Shrill, piercing cry

yelp · startle · jump · flinch · shudder · recoil · shock · alarm · scare · spook

disgust

ew

Disgust exclamation

  • yuckDisgust exclamation
  • ickInstinctive disgust response
  • grossTotal before subtractions

blech · ugh · gah · yech · nasty · revolting · cringe · squeamish · squirm · shudder

squeak

mouse

Small gnawing mammal

shrill · tiny · timid · meek · cartoon · comic · mousy · squeal · peep · whimper

Categories
Opposites
emotional reaction

eekahh

Vocalized satisfaction

phew · yay · hooray · whew · hurrah

arousal level

eekmeh

Indifference, vocalized

hmm · huh · calm · whatever · ho-hum

Family

eeks

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G