yuck Synonyms
Another word for yuck
• interjection (Context 1)
Used to express strong disgust, distaste, or revulsion, especially toward food, smells, or unpleasant substances.
"ew, this milk has gone completely sour!"
• noun (Context 2)
Something that is disgusting, distasteful, messy, or unpleasant.
"Please wipe that sticky gunk off the kitchen counter before it dries."
• noun (Context 3)
A loud, hearty laugh, or a joke intended to provoke boisterous laughter (often spelled 'yuk').
"The comedian's silly physical routine was just for yucks, but the audience loved it."
• verb (Context 4)
To laugh loudly or boisterously, or to joke around in an exuberant manner (usually followed by 'up' and 'it').
"The old friends were yucking it up in the back of the room all evening."
• verb (Context 5)
To express disgust, disapproval, or disparagement toward something that someone else enjoys (informal).
"Try not to pooh-pooh someone else's yum just because you do not share their taste in music."
Opposites of yuck
The opposite of yuck shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: