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Eek has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Intj · Proper Noun

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Noun
1

Face

"When he saw the spider, his face went pale and made a distinct eek shape in shock."

In plain English: A face is the front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are located.

"The sudden loud noise made her face contort in an eek of surprise."

Usage: Expresses sudden fright, surprise, or disgust; it's an informal, often playful exclamation. Use it when reacting to something startling or unpleasant in a lighthearted way.

Verb
1

To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or trepidation.

"The cat began to eek when it saw the vacuum cleaner approaching across the rug."

In plain English: To "eek" means to let out a short, surprised cry.

"She let out an eek when she saw the spider crawling on the wall."

Usage: Use "eek" to express a sudden, often playful, feeling of fright or surprise; it's typically a short, sharp sound. It's informal and best suited for lighthearted situations.

Adverb
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also

"The cat hid under the bed, and I couldn't eek out a single sound to let them know it was there."

In plain English: It's like saying "and" or "as well."

"She let out an eek of surprise when she saw the spider."

Usage: Use "eek" as an archaic, playful alternative to "even," often implying surprise or mild alarm; it's rarely used in formal writing. Example: "Eek, I didn't realize it was so late!"

Intj
1

Representing a scream or shriek (especially in comic strips and books).

"The cartoon character let out a long, high-pitched eek when he saw the ghost popping out of his closet."

Proper Noun
1

A river in Alaska.

"The crew of the Eek airstrip reported heavy fog delaying their flight to Fairbanks."

Example Sentences
"She let out an eek of surprise when she saw the spider." adv
"The sudden loud noise made her face contort in an eek of surprise." noun
"She let out an eek when she saw the spider crawling on the wall." verb
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