yuck

n. something that is gross or unpleasant to look at or touch.

n. refers to something considered repulsive or disgusting. Often used in the phrase 'the yuck factor'.

“There was some green yuck growing at the bottom of the old coffee cup.”

“The marketing team worried that the 'yuck factor' of the insect-based protein would deter potential customers.”

Informal

v. to say 'yuck' or show that you find something gross.

v. to express disgust or distaste verbally. Often used in the idiomatic expression 'to yuck someone's yum'.

“Don't yuck my yum just because you don't like spicy food.”

“She yucked at the sight of the raw liver, refusing to even help with the preparation of the meal.”

Informal

n. a loud or big laugh.

n. a loud, hearty laugh or a joke intended to provoke one.

“We had a few good yucks watching the old comedy clips.”

“The sitcom relied on cheap yucks rather than clever writing to keep the audience engaged.”

Informal · American English

n. a name for a second-year student at the West Point military academy.

n. a slang term specifically for a sophomore (second-year student) at the United States Military Academy.

“As a yuck, he finally felt like he knew his way around the academy.”

“The upperclassmen expected the yucks to mentor the incoming plebes while maintaining their own rigorous academic schedules.”

Slang · American English · Technical