Eeek

An interjection expressing sudden fear, surprise, disgust, or excitement, often characterized by a high-pitched sound. It's a vocalization used to indicate an immediate and usually negative emotional response to something unexpected or unpleasant. The intensity can vary greatly, from a mild squeak to a prolonged shriek, depending on the degree of shock or aversion felt. It can also signal a moment of sudden, but sometimes harmless, discovery. While primarily a sound, 'eeek' frequently accompanies physical reactions such as jumping, flinching, or covering one's face.

Eeek meaning with examples

• A sudden, large spider scurried across the floor, prompting Sarah to let out a startled 'Eeeek!' and jump back in her chair. She quickly composed herself, but her heart rate was definitely elevated, proving how effective the reaction really was to something unexpected and frightening. It was an immediate instinctive response.
• Opening a forgotten box in the attic, she pulled out a dusty, antique doll. Its vacant stare and chipped porcelain face caused her to emit a little 'Eeeek!' as she hadn't been expecting such an unusual thing and had a very adverse reaction and was instantly startled.
• The roller coaster suddenly plunged downwards at an incredible speed, eliciting a chorus of 'Eeeek!'s from the screaming riders. This wasn't one of surprise though but a sudden, extreme experience that the rider could only react to in a natural way, and so the interjection was made.
• As he reached for a cookie, the mouse suddenly darted out from under the counter and caused a 'Eeeek' from him as it startled him greatly. He immediately recoiled, and looked for the mouse, the noise, and the instinctive reaction took him over.