Yuck: meaning, definitions and examples

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yuck

 

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Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช igitt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hii

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fuj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท beurk

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยกquรฉ asco!

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผh

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์›ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุง ุฅู„ู‡ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fuj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fuj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yuck

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธำ™

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ of

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,548, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.