interjection
yuk
yuhk
Yuk (interjection) means a big, hearty laugh. Example: “Yuk!" he roared when he saw the prank photo.”
interjection
1
A big, hearty laugh.
""Yuk!" he roared when he saw the prank photo."
noun
1
A joke or gag that gets a big laugh.
"The comedian threw in a few cheap yuks to keep the crowd going."
verb
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA loud laugh, or a joke that causes one — also used as a verb, "to yuk it up."
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Word forms
- Plural
- yuks
- Third person singular
- yuks
- Past tense
- yukked
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"_____!" he roared when he saw the prank photo.
Etymology
An imitative word mimicking the sound of a big laugh, closely related to "yuck."
Frequently asked questions
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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