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sheesh

American

[sheesh] / ʃiʃ /

interjection

(used to express exasperation.)

sheesh British

/ ʃiːʃ /

interjection

informal an exclamation of surprise or annoyance

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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

And sheesh, does the lead sponsor, Pennsylvania Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, lay it on thick.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2024

And sheesh, look at that bounce, flying over Rahane’s horizontal bat.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2021

“Of course, granted it’s the system he’s ran from, sheesh, when he was a little kid,” Jacob said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2020

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

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