yucky
English
Alternative forms
- yukky
Etymology
yuck + -y.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈjʌkɪ/
- (General American) enPR: yŭkʹē, IPA(key): /ˈjʌki/
- Rhymes: -ʌki
Adjective
yucky (comparative yuckier, superlative yuckiest)
- (colloquial, often childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.
- 2007, "Queensland to drink waste water", BBC Online:
- "Don't rule out desalination because it is expensive, or recycling because it sounds yucky, or building a dam," Mr Turnbull told Australian media."
- 2007, "Queensland to drink waste water", BBC Online:
Synonyms
- disgusting
- distasteful
- foul
- gross
- loathsome
- nasty
- offensive
- repugnant
- revolting
- unpleasant
- wicked
Antonyms
- yummy
Derived terms
- yuckiness
Related terms
- yuck, yuk
Translations
causing aversion or disgust
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