Sheesh

Pronunciation: /ʃiːʃ/

Definitions of sheesh

interjection used to express disbelief, annoyance, or exasperation

Example Sentences

A1 Sheesh, it's hot outside!

A2 Sheesh, I can't believe I forgot my keys again.

B1 Sheesh, that was a close call.

B2 Sheesh, the traffic is terrible today.

C1 Sheesh, I can't believe how incompetent some people can be.

C2 Sheesh, the level of corruption in this company is astounding.

Examples of sheesh in a Sentence

formal The professor let out a quiet 'sheesh' when he saw the students' lack of preparation for the exam.

informal Sheesh, I can't believe how long this line is at the grocery store.

slang Sheesh, that movie was lit!

figurative After hearing the news, sheesh, it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of sheesh

• past tense: sheeshed
• plural: sheeshes
• comparative: sheesher
• superlative: sheeshest
• present tense: sheeshes
• future tense: will sheesh
• perfect tense: have sheeshed
• continuous tense: is sheeshing
• singular: sheesh
• positive degree: sheesh
• infinitive: to sheesh
• gerund: sheeshing
• participle: sheeshed

Origin and Evolution of sheesh

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sheesh' is believed to have originated as an exclamation expressing disbelief, annoyance, or frustration.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a slang expression, 'sheesh' has evolved to become a common interjection in informal speech, often used to convey exasperation or incredulity.