ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (uncountable) Something disgusting.
  2. (derogatory, informal) A general insult.
  3. To say "yuck"; to express disgust.
  4. To vomit or gag;
  5. (euphemistic) fuck.
  6. The sound made by a whole-hearted laugh.
  7. (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

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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