sheesh

What it means

An exclamation of admiration, amazement, or hype, often drawn out as 'sheeeesh.' It's used to gas someone up when they look good or do something impressive, though it can also express mild disbelief.

Examples

• Sheesh, that fit is insane, who are you dressing for?
• Sheeeesh, did you really score 40 points?
• He pulled up in a new car, sheesh okay big spender.
• Sheesh, this homework is taking me forever.

Where it comes from

Long an English exclamation of exasperation, it was rebooted as a hype phrase on TikTok around 2021 with an exaggerated, drawn-out delivery. It spread fast as a way to compliment or react.

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