squeeing

Excited high-pitched sound

Squeeing is making a high-pitched squeal of excitement or delight, typically in response to something cute, romantic, or fandom-related: I was squeeing over the new trailer.

The word captures the involuntary vocal expression of overwhelming enthusiasm, common in online fan communities.

Also appears as the noun squee for the sound itself or the feeling that produces it.

fandom

fanfiction

Amateur work using existing characters

  • cosplayDressing as media characters
  • shippingTransporting goods to destinations
  • fanartUnofficial creative homages

conventions · fangirl · fangirling · otaku · geekdom · fancam · stan · bias · ship · OTP

excitement

shriek

Shrill, piercing cry

keysmash · capslock · hyperventilating · giddiness · freakout · meltdown · incoherent · shaking · crying · dying

cuteness

kawaii

Japanese term for adorable

smol · soft · fluffy · wholesome · mochi · squishy · puppy · kitten · plushie · chibi

adoration

crush

Compress with force

swooning · smitten · lovesick · idol · thirst · simping · whipped · devoted · enamored · besotted

Opposites
emotional reaction intensity

squeeingkeeping cool

shrugging · deadpanning · yawning · playing it cool · underwhelmed

emotional valence

squeeinggroaning

Emitting deep, pained sounds

cringing · recoiling · grimacing · booing · jeering

behavioral expression

squeeingyawning

Opening mouth when tired

eye-rolling · ignoring · tuning out · being bored

Family

squee, squees

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G