Blech: meaning, definitions and examples

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blech

 

[ blษ›k ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of disgust

Blech is an informal exclamation used to express disgust or distaste. It's often used in response to something that is unpleasant, gross, or off-putting. The term can convey a strong reaction, indicating that something is highly undesirable. Though it lacks a formal definition in dictionaries, its usage is prevalent in casual conversation, especially among younger audiences.

Synonyms

ew, gross, ugh, yuck

Examples of usage

  • Blech! That food looks spoiled.
  • When I saw the mess, I couldn't help but say 'blech.'
  • Blech, I can't believe you actually ate that!

Translations

Translations of the word "blech" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blech

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blech

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blech

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัั…ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blacha

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฌใƒƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรดle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hojalata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sac

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุงุฆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–„ๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploฤevina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hojalata

Etymology

The word 'blech' derives from the German expression 'bรคh', which also conveys disgust. Its usage in English began to surface in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in colloquial speech. The term is predominantly used among younger generations, often found in casual settings or online communication. Over time, 'blech' has become associated with humorous expressions of disgust, often emphasizing a playful or exaggerated reaction to certain situations. Its phonetic structure, with the sharp 'b' and hard 'ch' sounds, accentuates the feeling of repulsion that it intends to convey. As slang evolves, terms like 'blech' reflect the dynamic nature of language, adapting to the cultural contexts in which they are used.