yipe

Sharp surprise sound

Yipe, like yikes, is associated with fear but sometimes in an ironic way, where they thing reacted to is not actually frightening but merely something to be avoided.

exclamation

yelp

Brief, shrill cry

  • yikesStartled dismay exclamation
  • eekAlarmed exclamation
  • ouchPain interjection

shriek · gasp · squeal · cry · outburst · startle · alarm · fright · surprise · shock

pain

yelp

Brief, shrill cry

  • winceReflexive recoil from distress
  • ouchPain interjection
  • stingSharp wound from insect

pinch · stub · bite · prick · jab · sharp · sudden · reflex · recoil · flinch

fear

startle

Frighten suddenly

shock · spook · panic · dread · terror · jolt · horror · surprise · creepy · eerie

Categories
Opposites
emotional valence of exclamation

yipeyay

Exclamation of triumph

hooray · wahoo · yippee · hurrah · woohoo

volume and intensity

yipesilence

Total lack of sound

hush · whisper · murmur · shh · quiet

reaction type

yipecalm

Free from agitation

composure · stoicism · unfazed · unruffled · meh

Phrases
Family

yippee, yip, yipping, yipped, yipes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G