gleeps

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Meaning · English

Expression of surprise or alarm; yikes.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The telephone burst into a prolonged and unnatural clangor. "Gleeps!" said John. "They gone crazy too?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gleeps” mean?

Expression of surprise or alarm; yikes.

Is “gleeps” formal or informal?

gleeps is generally slang.