Yuckier: meaning, definitions and examples

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yuckier

 

[ ˈjʌkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing taste

Yuckier is a comparative form of the adjective 'yucky.' It is used to describe something that is more unpleasant or disgusting in taste or appearance than something else. This word often conveys a heightened sense of distaste.

Synonyms

more disgusting, more offensive, more unpleasant

Examples of usage

  • This dish is yuckier than the previous one.
  • He found the smell yuckier after the food had been sitting out.
  • Her face scrunched up when she tasted the yuckier sauce.

Translations

Translations of the word "yuckier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nojento

🇮🇳 ज्यादा गंदा

🇩🇪 ekliger

🇮🇩 lebih menjijikkan

🇺🇦 більш огидний

🇵🇱 bardziej obrzydliwy

🇯🇵 より不快な

🇫🇷 plus dégoûtant

🇪🇸 más asqueroso

🇹🇷 daha iğrenç

🇰🇷 더 역겨운

🇸🇦 أكثر قذارة

🇨🇿 více odporné

🇸🇰 viac odporný

🇨🇳 更恶心的

🇸🇮 bolj gnusen

🇮🇸 meira ógeðsleg

🇰🇿 одан да жаман

🇬🇪 მეტი საშინელი

🇦🇿 daha iyrənc

🇲🇽 más asqueroso

Etymology

The word 'yucky' itself is a colloquial term that originated in American English around the mid-20th century, likely as an alteration of 'yuck,' which is an exclamatory expression of disgust. The use of '-ier' as a comparative suffix was a natural progression in English to form comparatives for adjectives that are not typically used with a comparative form. The term has found its place in informal speech, particularly among children and in contexts relating to food or unpleasant experiences. The use of 'yuckier' reinforces the emotional reaction of disgust, and it has become a popular word in casual conversation, children's literature, and media, signaling a humorous or exaggerated response to something deemed unappetizing.