Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eish
interjection
/eɪʃ/
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or frustration, particularly in South African English.
Examples
- Eish, that was a close call!
- Eish, I can’t believe he did that!
- Eish, I forgot my keys again!
Meaning
Eish is often used informally to convey a strong emotional reaction, similar to saying ‘oh dear’ or ‘wow’ in other contexts.
Synonyms
- Oh dear
- Wow
- Yikes
