yucky

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈjʌkɪ/
• (GA) enPR: yŭkʹē, IPA: /ˈjʌki/

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."

Synonyms

• disgusting
• distasteful
• foul
• gross
• loathsome
• nasty
• offensive
• repugnant
• revolting
• unpleasant
• wicked

Antonyms

• yummy

Related terms

• yuck, yuk

Translations

• French: dégueu
• German: widerlich, igittegitt
• Italian: schifoso

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