yech

interjection

ˈyək How to pronounce yech (audio)
variants also yecch
Definition of yechnext
as in rats
used to express disgust yech, I hate those bugs!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yech
  1. boo
  2. ugh
Interjection
  • Williams also recalled witnessing the Super Bowl crowd boo Taylor Swift when she was shown on the jumbotron cheering on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Highlights include a costume parade (for kids and parents), a Purim story and boo Haman and songs.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
Definition of boo
Interjection
  • After review copies went out right before this holiday weekend (ugh), review scores for 007 First Light have dropped this morning, coalescing on Metacritic for a score.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • With winter weather not quite yet behind us (ugh), this under-$30 heavy-duty door mat both drains and dries quickly to keep your doorstep free of snow, water, and ice buildup.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of ugh
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“Yech.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yech. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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