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What language uses the word sheesh?

The word "sheesh" is primarily used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It's a slang expression that's widely used in Black American communities and has become increasingly popular in mainstream culture in recent years.

While its origin isn't definitively known, it's believed to have emerged from the Hebrew word "sheesh" meaning "six" or "sixteen", and may have evolved into its current slang usage within Black communities.

Here are some other languages that use the word "sheesh" with slightly different meanings:

* Arabic: "sheesh" (شيش) can mean "skewer" or "shish kebab".

* Hebrew: "sheesh" (שש) means "six".

However, it's important to note that the "sheesh" used in AAVE is primarily an expression of surprise, disbelief, or annoyance, and doesn't hold the same meaning as the Hebrew or Arabic words.

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