Interjection | Shock / Alarm
Encyclopedia of British Slang
EEK
Interjection | Neutral | Shock / Alarm
EEK Pronunciation: /i?k/ Part of Speech: Interjection Severity Level: Neutral Category: Shock / Alarm
Core Definition
Eek expresses:
Sudden fright
Mild alarm
Linguistic Origins
Comic-book sound effect style.
Popularised in 20th century.
Usage Contexts
Reaction:
Eek!
Light fear or surprise.
Final Assessment
Eek captures cartoon panic.
Briefly.
EXPANDED ENTRY 305
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
