yuck

Meanings

• interjection

  expressing disgust or distaste

  - "I couldn't eat the food – it tasted yuck."
  - "The sight of the spider made her go yuck."

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Pronunciation

1. /jʌk/
   
   
   
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2. /jʌk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

yum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yuck
huck , duck , muck , luck

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Variants

List of all variants of yuck that leads to same result
yuck , yuk , yack , yacks , yak , yaks , yock , yocks , yucks , yuks , yucked , yucking , yukked , yukking

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Etymology

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Originally an onomatopoeic expression imitating the sound of retching or gagging.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'yuck' first appeared in print in 1785.

2. In some dialects, 'yuck' is pronounced as 'yuckers' or 'yucka'.

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Related Concepts

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1. disgust: A strong emotional response to something perceived as unpleasant or offensive.

2. aversion: An intense dislike or disinclination towards something.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'yuck' is often used to express disgust or disapproval. It has been used in various forms of media, including literature, television, and film.

How to Memorize "yuck"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a face of disgust and saying 'yuck' out loud.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disgust or distaste.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Yuck is what you say when something is not nice to eat'.

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