BOSTON -- Students at Danvers High School have been banned from using the word "meep," a word commonly used by Muppet Show character Beaker.

Principal Thomas Murray banned the word after school officials learned of a student plan brewing on Facebook to stage a major disruption on school grounds using the “meep,” the Salem News reported.

Danvers High parents received an automated call from the principal warning saying if students say or display the word "meep" at school, they could face suspension.

"Meep" has no clear meaning, but it has become a popular word for kids to use when they are at a loss for other words, according to some Web sites. The Urban Dictionary defines meep as another way to say “ouch,” or “uh-oh.” It can also be a substitute for a swear word.