eish

/ eɪʃ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, agreement, disapproval, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of eish¹

from Zulu

Example Sentences

An Associated Press journalist who toured markets in three different middle-class neighborhoods in Cairo earlier this month found that the price of food staples such as bread — items that Egyptians refer to as “eish,” or life — have increased by up to 50%.

From Seattle Times

More than 80 police officers in total were injured, said Eish Singhal, a spokesman for the Delhi police.

From Washington Post

Delhi police spokesman Eish Singhal said that he was “not privy to the events,” and therefore couldn’t confirm the veracity of the claims.

From Seattle Times

Delhi police spokesman Eish Singhal said that he was “not privy to the events,” and therefore couldn’t confirm the veracity of the claims.

From Washington Times

“Eish, brother, I would rather sleep than vote,” said another, Junior Sibeko, 20.

From Washington Post