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eek

/iːk/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation.
  2. Representing a scream or shriek (especially in comic strips and books).
  3. Expressing (sometimes mock) fear or surprise.
  4. Representing the shrill vocal sound of a mouse, rat, or monkey.
  5. Face
  6. Also

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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