Yuck

usgb/jʌk/
interjection

Expression of disgust or strong distaste.

Yuck! I can't stand the smell of this garbage.
Visual representation of "yuck" - Expression of disgust or strong distaste

Often appears as...

  • yuck factor
  • yuck it up

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "yuck"
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Strong Dislike

Use when you feel a strong sense of repulsion and want to express it vividly.

Illustration for Strong Dislike
Yuck! I can't eat broccoli!
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Informal Reaction

Appropriate for casual settings with peers but not formal or respectful dialogs.

Illustration for Informal Reaction
Yuck, why would you show me that?
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Emotional Expression

Conveys immediate emotional reaction before a full thought or sentence forms.

Illustration for Emotional Expression
Yuck! That stinks!
Visual representation of the word "Yuck"

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