OriginPerhaps yuck or yech, etc. influenced by sheesh.
- Expressing exasperation or impatience.
“You ask..yeesh do we have to teach you EVERYTHING??”
“>How can there be a "best" crime against humanity?
Ones that get rid of the most undesirable ethnic groups. Yeesh do I have to draw a picture?”
“Yeesh, pour salt on the wound, why don't you?”
- Expressing relief; phew, whew.
“"I guess that explains why they don't fly very well." Gina shuddered. "And I almost made it crash! Yeesh!" "Yeesh is right," agreed Jay.”
“"Yeesh," Ratchet muttered again, caressing his singed whiskers. "I think I'll let you look for the books from now on, Kendra."”
- Expressing disgust; yuck, yech.
“And so, if your mother says, "Yeesh!" every time somebody mentions broiled liver...”
“Yeesh. So strong was his cologne she could practically taste it.”
“She did, however, spot Gordon Burns over by the bar. Yeesh. He gave her the creeps.”
Formseesh(alternative) · yiish(alternative)