yucky

== English == === Alternative forms === yukky === Etymology === From yuck +‎ -y. Compare Old English ġyċċiġ (“putrid”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈjʌkɪ/ (General American) enPR: yŭkʹē, IPA(key): /ˈjʌki/ Rhymes: -ʌki === Adjective === yucky (comparative yuckier, superlative yuckiest) (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 ==== Derived terms ==== yuckiness ==== Related terms ==== yuck, yuk ==== Translations ====