Is the word meep really a word?

"Meep" isn't a word in the traditional sense, meaning it's not listed in a dictionary as a standard English word.

However, it's a popular onomatopoeia, meaning it's a word that imitates a sound. You'll often hear it used to represent:

* A high-pitched sound: Think of a small creature like a bird or a mouse making a squeaky noise.

* A playful or cheerful sound: It's often used in cartoons and children's media to depict happy creatures.

So while "meep" isn't a "real" word, it's definitely a recognizable and understood sound in everyday language.