# sheesh

Pronunciation: US say "SHEESH" /ʃiʃ/; UK

## Interjection

1. An exclamation conveying disbelief, mild annoyance, or exasperation at a situation.
   - Simple: Used to show that you are annoyed, surprised, or cannot believe something.
   - _Sheesh, you'd think they could fix the elevator after a whole month._
   - _Three hundred dollars for one pair of jeans? Sheesh._

## Origin

A euphemism for "Jesus," used as a milder exclamation in its place.

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