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yucky
adjective \ˈyə-kē\
: causing discomfort, disgust, or a strong feeling of dislike : unpleasant and disgusting
: having an unpleasant feeling in your stomach : somewhat sick
yuck·i·er also yuk·ki·eryuk·ki·est
Full Definition of YUCKY
: repugnant, distasteful; also : unpleasant, disagreeable <felt yucky> <a yucky chore>
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Variants of YUCKY
yucky also yuk·ky \ˈyə-kē\
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Origin of YUCKY
yuck
First Known Use: 1970
Related to YUCKY
- Synonyms
- brackish, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, distasteful (also yukky)
- Antonyms
- appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory (also savoury), tasty, toothsome, yummy
YUKKY Defined for Kids
yucky
adjective \ˈyə-kē\
yuck·i·eryuck·i·est
Definition of YUCKY for Kids
: causing discomfort, disgust, or a strong feeling of dislike <a yucky smell>
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