interjection
yuck
yuhk
Yuck (interjection) means used to express disgust, especially at a taste, smell, or sight. Example: “Yuck, this milk has gone off!”
interjection
1
Used to express disgust, especially at a taste, smell, or sight.
"Yuck, this milk has gone off!"
noun
1
Something disgusting.
"There's some kind of yuck stuck to the bottom of the shoe."
How to use yuck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for expressing disgust, or the disgusting thing itself.
When to use it
Very informal — used in casual speech, not formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- yucks
- Third person singular
- yucks
- Past tense
- yucked
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_____, this milk has gone off!
Etymology
Likely imitative of a gagging or retching sound, first recorded in English in the 1960s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “yuck” mean?
The word “yuck” means used to express disgust, especially at a taste, smell, or sight. In plain terms, a word for expressing disgust, or the disgusting thing itself.
How do you pronounce “yuck”?
“Yuck” is pronounced yuhk (/jʌk/ in IPA).
How do you use “yuck” in a sentence?
Here is “yuck” used in a sentence: “Yuck, this milk has gone off!”
What is the opposite of “yuck”?
The opposite of “yuck” — its antonyms — are mmm, om nom nom and yum.
What part of speech is “yuck”?
Depending on how it is used, “yuck” can be an interjection and a noun.
Where does the word “yuck” come from?
The word “yuck” dates back to around 1960. Likely imitative of a gagging or retching sound, first recorded in English in the 1960s.
How many meanings does “yuck” have?
“Yuck” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to express disgust, especially at a taste, smell, or sight.
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