Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heep

Noun
/hiːp/
Definition
Heep is an informal variant often used as a term of endearment or in casual conversation to refer to a pile or a large amount of something.
Examples
  • She had a heep of books to read over the summer.
  • After the party, there was a heep of dishes to wash.
  • He looked at the heep of toys and smiled fondly.
Meaning
Typically refers to a collection or heap of objects, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.
Synonyms
  • pile
  • stack
  • mountain
  • bundle
  • mass