What does yucky mean?
Yucky means (colloquial, often childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust..
Yucky
/ˈjʌkɪ/ · adjective
Meaning
(colloquial, often childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust..
Example Sentences
The food that I ate today was very yucky.
"Don't rule out desalination because it is expensive, or recycling because it sounds yucky, or building a dam," Mr Turnbull told Australian media."
Synonyms for yucky
Antonyms for yucky
Related Words
Word Forms
- yuckier
- yuckiest
- yukky
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for yucky?
Common synonyms include disgusting, distasteful, foul, gross.
What is the opposite of yucky?
Possible antonyms include yummy.
How do you use yucky in a sentence?
The food that I ate today was very yucky.
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