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English word origin

Etymology of eep

Imitative.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A short scream or yelp.

intj

An expression of surprise or dismay.

verb

To vocalise a short scream or yelp; to produce an eep.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Sleep.

verb

To sleep.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from eepy.

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