adjective
yucky
YUH-kih
adjective
1
Disgusting or unpleasant.
"The soup had gone cold and yucky."
How to Use Yucky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGross or unpleasant, especially to taste or touch.
When to use it
Informal, and often used by or to children.
Word Forms
yuckier comparative, yuckiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from yuck plus -y.