
Eek
Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in casual settings.
Eek! That movie gave me the creeps.
Expressive Sounds
Conveys a sudden fright or surprise through sound, not a word found in formal writing.
Eek! You startled me!
Cultural Perception
Often associated with stereotypical responses to mice or insects in cartoons or movies.
Eek! A mouse!
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