Yuck: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
yuck
[ jสk ]
expression of disgust
"Yuck" is an informal expression used to convey disgust or dislike for something. It is often used in response to unpleasant tastes, smells, or situations. The term can also indicate a strong emotional reaction to something that is seen as gross or unappealing. It is common in casual conversations, often among friends or in humorous contexts.
Synonyms
blech, disgusting, ew, gross
Examples of usage
- Yuck! That food looks awful.
- I just stepped in something gross. Yuck!
- Yuck, I can't believe you ate that!
- Yuck! What is that smell?
- Yuck, I don't want to touch that.
Translations
Translations of the word "yuck" in other languages:
๐ต๐น eca
- ih, que nojo
- uau
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช igitt
- pfui
- bรคh
๐ฎ๐ฉ hii
๐บ๐ฆ ัั
๐ต๐ฑ fuj
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท beurk
- pouah
- eurk
๐ช๐ธ ยกquรฉ asco!
๐น๐ท tรผh
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุง ุฅููู
๐จ๐ฟ fuj
๐ธ๐ฐ fu
๐จ๐ณ ๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ fuj
๐ฎ๐ธ yuck
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธำ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ of
๐ฒ๐ฝ ยกquรฉ asco!
Etymology
The interjection "yuck" traces its origins back to the early 20th century, around the 1940s. It emerged in American English as an exclamation denoting disgust. The term is thought to be a variant of the earlier exclamation "ugh," which has similar connotations of revulsion. "Yuck" gained popularity in casual speech, especially in contexts involving food or unpleasant situations. Over time, it became a staple of informal conversations, particularly among children and teenagers. The adaptation of such expressive interjections illustrates the evolution of language in response to cultural shifts and social interactions.