eish
interjection
- (expression of excitement)
- (expression of pride)
- (expression of surprise)
- (expression of irritation)
- (expression of anger)
- (expression of regret)
- (expression of worry)
- (expression of shock)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /eɪʃ/
intj
Etymology: From Afrikaans.
- phew; whew; expressing resignation
“You become very happy and forget that eish, when you get home it is then that you remember that you have HIV, but when you are there you are free.”
“Eish, I can't believe we're back at this.”