Chee

/tʃiː/ exclamation

An exclamation expressing surprise, dismay, or mild frustration; variant of 'cheese' used as an interjection.

Likely a euphemistic alteration of stronger exclamations, possibly related to 'cheese' or 'geez'. Common in informal speech as a mild expletive or expression of surprise.

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