eek

interjection
UK: /iːk/
US: /iːk/

  1. An expression of surprise, fear, or disgust.

    1. She let out an eek when she saw the spider.
    2. With a little 'eek,' Sarah jumped back from the dark, shadowy corner of the attic.

Synonyms

gasp scream shriek yelp
eek intransitive-verb

  1. To make a short, high-pitched sound, typically expressing surprise, fear, or disgust.

    1. I eeked when the mouse ran by.
    2. Hearing the sudden noise, I couldn't help but eek in response to the unexpected sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "eek" is /iːk/ in British English and /iːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eek": gasp, scream, shriek, yelp.

Example usage of "eek": "She let out an eek when she saw the spider.". More examples on the page.