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yuck

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noun \ˈyäk, ˈyak\

variant spelling of

  1. 1 slang :  laugh did it just for yuks

  2. 2 slang :  joke, gag

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yuck

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interjection \ˈyək\
variants: or less commonly

yuk

Definition of yuck

  1. —used to express rejection or disgust looked at the meal I had prepared and said “yuck, I hate that”

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Examples of yuck in a Sentence

  1. yuck, I really hate brussels sprouts

First Known Use of yuck

1966

yuck Synonyms

Synonyms
faugh, fie, phew, phooey, rats, ugh, yech (or yecch)
Related Words
ah, bah, boo, humph, pish, pooh, pshaw, sheesh, tush, tut, tut-tut; alack, alas, woe
Near Antonyms
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YUCK Defined for English Language Learners

yuck

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interjection

Definition of yuck for English Language Learners

  • —used to express disgust

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