yuck

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yuck 1

also yuk  (yŭk)
interj. Slang
Used to express rejection or strong disgust.

yuck 2

 (yŭk) Informal
n. & v.
Variant of yuk1.
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yuck

(jʌk) or

yuk

interj
slang an exclamation indicating contempt, dislike, or disgust
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yuck1

(yʌk)

interj. Slang.
(used as an expression of disgust or repugnance.)
[1965–70, Amer.; expressive word]

yuck2

(yʌk)

n., v.i., v.t. yucked, yuck•ing. Slang.
yuk 1.
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Translations
fuj
igittpfui
yök
beurkpouah
pfuj
bah
fuj
bläfyusch
iğrençıy

yuck

[jʌk] EXCL → ¡puaj!
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Thank you for participating.' I guess a guy who can yuk it up about a woman he has executed in Texas can yuk it up about anything.
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