yucky

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Etymology

yuck +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈjʌkɪ/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: yŭkʹē, IPA(key): /ˈjʌki/
  • Rhymes: -ʌki

Adjective

yucky (comparative yuckier, superlative yuckiest)

  1. (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."

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