variants
or yuck
also yak
or yock
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the yuks on this new sitcom are so pathetic that the souped-up laugh track merely adds insult to injury
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or yuck
as in to kid
to make jokes
pay no mind to those clowns—they are just yukking it up and don't mean any harm
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Recent Examples of yuk
The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Down the beach Madam LeFleur stood on the porch of her boardinghouse beating slugs off a yak wool rug.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Rhododendrons blaze along the trail to Jhinu Danda’s hot springs, and the air carries the scent of pine, yak butter, and woodsmoke.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
From mopane worms in Zimbabwe to yak butter tea in Tibet, people are willing to try almost anything these days.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Matthiesson slept in makeshift shelters and built fires out of yak dung, one of the few flammable materials available at this altitude—plants only exist as memories.
—Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
Most of the other obvious yuks are flashy and hollow: Of course M3GAN will dance.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Certainly, a just-for-yuks take on infidelity, anger and marital resentment may strike many television executives as a risky bet.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2016
Daniel Brown, New York Times, 11 July 2025
This year Hart yuks it up on July 12 and Jones does a follow up concert on Aug. 2.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Who has more fun than golfers who yuk it up throughout a four-hour round?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Seinfeld heads back to Bay Area Jerry Seinfeld is ready to yuk it up with Bay Area fans.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Kevin Hart yuks it up with Laugh Out Loud Radio, a collection of Hart’s specials, shows, and dialogues.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
Each person gets a chance to stand on one side of a plastic barrier while Yankovic stands on the other and tour photographer Kamal Asar takes a picture of them pretending to organically yuk it up together.
—Alex Pappademas, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Noun
Dreadlocked yaks were dotted around the foreground and the odd cluster of nomad tents swept by colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Down the beach Madam LeFleur stood on the porch of her boardinghouse beating slugs off a yak wool rug.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Rhododendrons blaze along the trail to Jhinu Danda’s hot springs, and the air carries the scent of pine, yak butter, and woodsmoke.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
From mopane worms in Zimbabwe to yak butter tea in Tibet, people are willing to try almost anything these days.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Matthiesson slept in makeshift shelters and built fires out of yak dung, one of the few flammable materials available at this altitude—plants only exist as memories.
—Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
Most of the other obvious yuks are flashy and hollow: Of course M3GAN will dance.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Certainly, a just-for-yuks take on infidelity, anger and marital resentment may strike many television executives as a risky bet.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2016
Verb
But even though the lefty claims a 13 handicap and is now a regular at charity tournaments, the comic known for his Git-R-Done catchphrase is still counted on to yuk it up for hours on end.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 11 July 2025
This year Hart yuks it up on July 12 and Jones does a follow up concert on Aug. 2.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Who has more fun than golfers who yuk it up throughout a four-hour round?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Seinfeld heads back to Bay Area Jerry Seinfeld is ready to yuk it up with Bay Area fans.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Kevin Hart yuks it up with Laugh Out Loud Radio, a collection of Hart’s specials, shows, and dialogues.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
Each person gets a chance to stand on one side of a plastic barrier while Yankovic stands on the other and tour photographer Kamal Asar takes a picture of them pretending to organically yuk it up together.
—Alex Pappademas, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yuk
Noun
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According to The New York Times, Chappelle — who has been under fired for his transphobic jokes in the past — used his comedy set at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to speak about the lack of freedom of speech in the United States, especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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People taking offense at jokes simply didn’t land as a news story anymore.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But don’t kid yourself, this thing is about as aerodynamic as a shoebox taped to a cinder block.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Sep. 2025
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Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the toddler's laugh can actually be heard on the record.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Like most anthologies, horror or otherwise, they can be hit or miss, though just about every one of the individual segments in the franchise is good for a scare or at least a laugh.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only an Aries, like Lily, can take Barney’s jabs in a joking way.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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When Peanut pulled his second escape act, his owners knew where to look and handled Peanut's disappearance in a joking manner.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Yuk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yuk. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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