interjection

yuk

yuhk

Yuk (interjection) means a big, hearty laugh. Example: “Yuk!" he roared when he saw the prank photo.”

interjection

A big, hearty laugh.

""Yuk!" he roared when he saw the prank photo."

noun

A joke or gag that gets a big laugh.

"The comedian threw in a few cheap yuks to keep the crowd going."

verb

To laugh loudly and without restraint.

"The whole office was yukking it up over the boss's karaoke video."

How to use yuk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA loud laugh, or a joke that causes one — also used as a verb, "to yuk it up."

Easily confused with

yuck →

yukked past tense, yuks plural, yuks singular

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"_____!" he roared when he saw the prank photo.

An imitative word mimicking the sound of a big laugh, closely related to "yuck."

What does “yuk” mean?

The word “yuk” means a big, hearty laugh. In plain terms, a loud laugh, or a joke that causes one — also used as a verb, "to yuk it up.".

How do you pronounce “yuk”?

“Yuk” is pronounced yuhk (/jʌk/ in IPA).

How do you use “yuk” in a sentence?

Here is “yuk” used in a sentence: “"Yuk!" he roared when he saw the prank photo.”

What part of speech is “yuk”?

Depending on how it is used, “yuk” can be an interjection, a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “yuk” have?

“Yuk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a big, hearty laugh.

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