sheesh
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of sheesh
Euphemistic shortening or alteration of Jesus or shit
Example Sentences
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“I think he needs to gain another 10 pounds and continue to get better,” Castillo said, “but he has the ability to be — sheesh — a top-three-round guy, you know?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024
Now, it wasn’t against Andrei Vasilevskiy, but sheesh.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 2021
And sheesh, look at that bounce, flying over Rahane’s horizontal bat.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2021
Norman insists he isn’t in Washington to displace Breeland as a No. 1 cornerback; “I mean, sheesh, that’s what he is,” Norman said.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 17, 2016
I’ve seen this year’s questions released June 2, by creating an application myself that, sheesh, no way will I finish.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2014
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