Sound from a chicken

EEK!

This startled exclamation might come from a cartoon chicken when it spots a fox nearby. Think of a short, high-pitched noise that rhymes with "squeak.

This clue plays on the idea of a chicken making a sound, but instead of the usual "cluck," it humorously suggests "EEK!"—the noise someone might yell when startled. The joke is that chickens don’t actually say "EEK," making it a silly, unexpected twist. It’s a lighthearted pun relying on the contrast between animal sounds and human reactions. Think of it like a cartoon chicken getting spooked and shouting like a person.