Yucked: meaning, definitions and examples
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yucked
[ jʌkt ]
informal expression
The term 'yucked' is a past tense of 'yuck,' which is an exclamation used to express disgust or disdain. It conveys a negative reaction to something that is considered unpleasant or gross.
Synonyms
disgusted, grimaced, recoiled.
Examples of usage
- She yucked at the smell of the rotten food.
- He yucked when he saw the muddy water.
- They yucked when the teacher showed them an old video.
- After tasting the soup, she yucked and pushed the bowl away.
Translations
Translations of the word "yucked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nojo
🇮🇳 घृणा
🇩🇪 ekelhaft
🇮🇩 menjijikan
🇺🇦 огидний
🇵🇱 odrażający
🇯🇵 気持ち悪い
🇫🇷 dégoûtant
🇪🇸 asqueroso
🇹🇷 iğrenç
🇰🇷 역겨운
🇸🇦 مقرف
🇨🇿 odporný
🇸🇰 odporný
🇨🇳 令人厌恶的
🇸🇮 odvratno
🇮🇸 ógeðfelldur
🇰🇿 жек көретін
🇬🇪 მოღალატე
🇦🇿 iyrənc
🇲🇽 asqueroso
Etymology
The word 'yuck' itself is an interjection that originated in the early 20th century, likely as a mimetic expression of dissatisfaction or disgust. It is thought to imitate the sound people might make when they find something repulsive. Over time, it evolved from its simple interjection form into a more versatile word that can function in various grammatical structures, such as 'yucked' for the past tense. The informal nature of 'yuck' makes it very popular in casual conversations, particularly among younger people. The transition into 'yucked' represents an expansion of its usage, reflecting a trend in English where many verbs form their past tenses with a similar sound or construction, thus fitting seamlessly into everyday expressions of distaste.