keck

/kɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden loud exhalation of air, often in disgust or annoyance

“She let out a loud keck when she saw the spider crawling across the floor.”

2. verb

to make a sudden loud exhalation of air, often in disgust or annoyance

“He kecked in response to the bad news.”

Synonyms

  • gasp
  • snort

Antonyms

  • sigh
  • whisper