slang
sheesh
Meaning
- An exclamation of surprise or amazement, usually at someone’s skill or looks.
- Used to hype up or compliment someone in the moment.
“Sheesh, he hit that shot from the parking lot.”
Where it came from
The word dates to 1950s American English as a mild exclamation close to jeez. NBA star LeBron James started using it online around 2017 to react to impressive plays, and a 2020 TikTok trend built on a drawn out sheeeesh sound turned it into a full meme.