Yeesh

English

Etymology

Perhaps yuck or yech, etc. influenced by sheesh.

Interjection

Yeesh

1. Expressing relief; phew, whew.
   • 2003, Jeanette Cottrell, There's No Such Thing!‎

     "I guess that explains why they don't fly very well." Gina shuddered. "And I almost made it crash! Yeesh!" "Yeesh is right," agreed Jay.

   • 2005, Lee Edward Födi, Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers‎

     "Yeesh," Ratchet muttered again, caressing his singed whiskers. "I think I'll let you look for the books from now on, Kendra."

2. Expressing disgust; yuck, yech.
   • 2005, Eugene B Bergmann, Excelsior, you fathead!: the art and enigma of Jean Shepherd

     And so, if your mother says, "Yeesh!" every time somebody mentions broiled liver...

   • 2008, Ann Brashares, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

     Yeesh. So strong was his cologne she could practically taste it.

   • 2008, Suzanne Brockmann, Force of Nature

     She did, however, spot Gordon Burns over by the bar. Yeesh. He gave her the creeps.

3. Expressing exasperation, patience subject to persistent and unreasonable challenge.
   • 1999 Feb 3, 3:00 am, Jenn, The Theory of being loved, alt.romance:

     You ask..yeesh do we have to teach you EVERYTHING??

   • 2005 Sep 29, 12:29 am, Rev. Bleech_, Rate crimes against humanity from best to worst, alt.music.pink-floyd:

     >How can there be a "best" crime against humanity?

     Ones that get rid of the most undesirable ethnic groups. Yeesh do I have to draw a picture?

   • 2009, Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, Lani Diane Rich, Dogs and Goddesses, page 383:

     Yeesh, pour salt on the wound, why don't you?

   • 2009, Jeannine Garsee, Say the Word, page 296:

     “I just wondered if you'd—” “Shut up, Shawna. I didn't say anything. Yeesh!”