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Yucky - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Yucky is an informal adjective used to describe something unpleasant, disgusting, or unappetizing, often related to taste, smell, or appearance. It is commonly used by children but understood by all.

yucky

/ˈjʌki/ /ˈjʌki/

Definition:

Disgusting or unpleasant in taste, appearance, or feeling.

Synonyms:

Gross, nasty, revolting, disgusting

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Delicious, pleasant, appealing

Common Collocations:

Yucky smell, yucky taste, yucky feeling, yucky mess

Derivatives:

Yuckiness, yuckier, yuckiest

Usage Tips:

Use "yucky" informally to describe something unappealing, especially to children or in casual conversation.

Common Phrases:

That’s so yucky!, feel yucky, looks yucky

Etymology:

Derived from "yuck," an exclamation of disgust first recorded in the 1960s.

Examples:

  • 1. The soup tastes yucky because it’s too salty.
  • 2. She made a yucky face after trying the bitter medicine.
  • 3. I don’t want to touch that yucky mud!
  • 4. The garbage can smells really yucky in this heat.

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