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What does sheesh mean?

"Sheesh" is a slang term that expresses a range of emotions, including:

* Surprise: "Sheesh, that's a lot of money!"

* Impressed: "Sheesh, that dance move is fire!"

* Disbelief: "Sheesh, you actually did that?"

* Frustration/Annoyance: "Sheesh, why does this always happen to me?"

* Excitement: "Sheesh, I can't wait for the concert!"

It's a versatile word that can be used in many situations. It's often used as a stand-alone exclamation, but it can also be used as a modifier.

The origin of "sheesh" is uncertain, but it's believed to have emerged from Black American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has become widely adopted across different demographics and online spaces.

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