ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Yucky

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈjʌkɪ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Yucky is an adjective meaning (colloquial, often childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.

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."

Word Forms

Synonyms for yucky

Depending on context, synonyms include disgusting, distasteful, foul, gross, loathsome, nasty.

Antonyms for yucky

Common opposites include yummy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disgustful, disgusting, loathly, loathsome, distasteful, wicked.

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