adjective
yucky
YUH-kih
Yucky (adjective) means disgusting or unpleasant. Example: “The soup had gone cold and yucky.”
adjective
1
Disgusting or unpleasant.
"The soup had gone cold and yucky."
How to use yucky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGross or unpleasant, especially to taste or touch.
When to use it
Informal, and often used by or to children.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- yuckier
- Superlative
- yuckiest
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The soup had gone cold and _____.
Etymology
Formed from yuck plus -y.
Synonyms
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loathsome
wicked
repellent
disgustful
skanky
foul
repellant
distasteful
repelling
loathly
revolting
disgusting
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Rhymes for yucky
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What does “yucky” mean?
The word “yucky” means disgusting or unpleasant. In plain terms, gross or unpleasant, especially to taste or touch.
How do you pronounce “yucky”?
“Yucky” is pronounced YUH-kih (/ˈjʌki/ in IPA).
How do you use “yucky” in a sentence?
Here is “yucky” used in a sentence: “The soup had gone cold and yucky.”
What is the opposite of “yucky”?
The opposite of “yucky” — its antonyms — is yummy.
What part of speech is “yucky”?
“Yucky” is an adjective.
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