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yokie
What does yokie mean?
Itchy. Said of skin, scalp, an old jumper, midge bites — anything that's got you scratching. Doric and wider Scots; you'll hear it from the north-east down through Aberdeenshire.
"This new jumper's pure yokie roon the neck."
Origin
From Scots 'yeuk' / 'youk' (to itch), from Old English 'gyccan'. Same root as English 'yuck'.
Frequently asked questions
What does yokie mean?
It means itchy.
How do you use yokie in a sentence?
"This new jumper is making me all yokie."
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