Yuck
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jʌk/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Yuck is an interjection meaning Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour.
Meaning
Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Something disgusting.
- (derogatory, informal) A general insult.
- To say "yuck"; to express disgust.
- To vomit or gag;
- (euphemistic) fuck.
- The sound made by a whole-hearted laugh.
- (often followed by "up") To laugh or joke.
Example Sentences
Alright, settle down, you yucks!
Yuck! This peanut butter is disgusting!
I yucked and yicked and spit in the dirt .
He was yucking loudly at the plate in front of him.
Word Forms
- yucks
- yucking
- yucked
Synonyms for yuck
Depending on context, synonyms include ack, agh, argh, bah, barf, bleah.
Antonyms for yuck
Common opposites include mmm, yum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ick, sick, foul, ooh, yuk, whew.
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Sources & Attribution
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