eep Meaning & Definition
What Does Eep Mean?
Eep is an interjection that means An expression of surprise or dismay. As a noun, it means A short scream or yelp. As a verb, it means To vocalise a short scream or yelp; to produce an eep.
Quick Facts About Eep
| Part of speech | interjection, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //iːp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | yikes |
| Plural | eeps |
| Verb forms | eeps, eeping, eeped |
Eep Definition (Interjection)
- An expression of surprise or dismay.
Eep as a Noun
- A short scream or yelp.
Eep as a Verb
- To vocalise a short scream or yelp; to produce an eep.
Noun
- Sleep.
Verb
- To sleep.
Synonyms of Eep
Eep synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Eep
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Eep in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
eep
eep (plural eeps)
eep (third-person singular simple present eeps, present participle eeping, simple past and past participle eeped)
eep (countable and uncountable, plural eeps)
eep (third-person singular simple present eeps, present participle eeping, simple past and past participle eeped or ept)
Origin of Eep
Origin 1: Imitative.
Origin 2: Back-formation from eepy.
Eep Pronunciation
Eep is pronounced //iːp// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Eep
Is eep an interjection or a noun?
Eep is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for eep?
You can replace eep with words such as yikes. See the full list of eep synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of eep?
The plural of eep is eeps.
What is the past tense of eep?
The past tense of eep is eeped. The present participle is eeping.