Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yucky

/ˈjʌki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.48 in modern English

Syllables
yucky
IPA
/ˈjʌki/
17
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈjʌki/
  • British English: /ˈjʌkɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

yuckier (comparative) yuckiest (superlative) yukky (alternative)

Derived Forms

yuckily yuckiness

Frequently Paired Words

yuck yuk

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

yummy

Rhymes With

lucky kentucky unlucky bucky plucky chuckie stuckey truckee mucky luckey stucky brucie

Questions

How do you pronounce yucky?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈjʌki/.
What does yucky mean?
Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.
Where does yucky come from?
From yuck + -y. Compare Old English ġyċċiġ (“putrid”).

How to pronounce yucky

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