English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

intj

blech

blehk

Blech (intj) means an exclamation imitating a gagging sound, used to show disgust. Example: “Blech, this milk has gone off.”

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.

intj

1

An exclamation imitating a gagging sound, used to show disgust.

"Blech, this milk has gone off."

How to use blech

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal sound people make to express disgust, similar to "yuck" or "ugh."

When to use it

Very informal, used mainly in speech and casual writing.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like blech.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Singular: bleches
Plural: blechs
Past tense: bleched

Test yourself on “blech” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

_____, this milk has gone off.

Etymology

Imitative — it mimics the sound of gagging.

Rhymes for blech

lech tech Mech Czech

See all rhymes for blech →

Frequently asked questions

What does “blech” mean?

The word “blech” means an exclamation imitating a gagging sound, used to show disgust. In plain terms, an informal sound people make to express disgust, similar to "yuck" or "ugh.".

How do you pronounce “blech”?

“Blech” is pronounced blehk (/blɛk/ in IPA).

How do you use “blech” in a sentence?

Here is “blech” used in a sentence: “Blech, this milk has gone off.”

What part of speech is “blech”?

“Blech” is an intj.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial