adjective

yucky

YUH-kih

Yucky (adjective) means disgusting or unpleasant. Example: “The soup had gone cold and yucky.”

adjective

Disgusting or unpleasant.

"The soup had gone cold and yucky."

How to use yucky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGross or unpleasant, especially to taste or touch.

When to use it

Informal, and often used by or to children.

yuckier comparative, yuckiest superlative

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The soup had gone cold and _____.

Formed from yuck plus -y.

yummy

delicious yummy

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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.

Vocabulary lists that include yucky:

delicious yummy