yucky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.

Pronunciation

/ˈjʌkɪ/ yŭkʹē /ˈjʌki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-yucky.wav

Word forms

yucky yuckier yuckiest yukky

Etymology

From yuck + -y. Compare Old English ġyċċiġ (“putrid”).

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