Blech
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /blɛk/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Blech is an interjection meaning (Judaism) A metal sheet used to cover stovetop burners on Shabbat to allow food to be kept warm without violating the prohibition against cooking.
Meaning
(Judaism) A metal sheet used to cover stovetop burners on Shabbat to allow food to be kept warm without violating the prohibition against cooking.
More Meanings
- (slang) An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.
- (slang) To have the vomiting reflex triggered.
Example Sentences
Blech! Look at all those maggots!
Speaking of showering: after my dad’s passing, I realized I was more vested in my puppy’s grooming than my own. […] On more than one occasion, I had to ask myself if I brushed my teeth that day. Blech.
Word Forms
- bleck
- bleches
- bleching
- bleched
- blechs
Synonyms for blech
Depending on context, synonyms include feh, pfaugh, pish, pshaw, pooh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foul, yuck, ugh, bolk, sick, belk.
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