5 letter words starting with YU

1. Parts of Speech: adjective

2. Definitions: unpleasant, disgusting, or repulsive in appearance or taste

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈjʌki/; UK: /ˈjʌki/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "yukky" is a colloquial term that originated in the UK in the 1960s. It is often used to describe something that is unpleasant to look at or taste. It is commonly used in informal conversations and is not considered a formal word.

5. Synonyms: gross, disgusting, revolting, nauseating, sickening

6. Related Words: yucky, yukon

7. Example Sentences:

• The food looked yukky and unappetizing.
• The smell of the garbage was yukky and overpowering.
• She refused to eat the yukky green vegetables on her plate.
• The pond was covered in a layer of yukky green algae.

1. Parts of Speech: adjective

2. Definitions: unpleasant, disgusting, or repulsive in appearance or taste

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈjʌki/; UK: /ˈjʌki/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "yukky" is a colloquial term that originated in the UK in the 1960s. It is often used to describe something that is unpleasant to look at or taste. It is commonly used in informal conversations and is not considered a formal word.

5. Synonyms: gross, disgusting, revolting, nauseating, sickening

6. Related Words: yucky, yukon

7. Example Sentences:

• The food looked yukky and unappetizing.
• The smell of the garbage was yukky and overpowering.
• She refused to eat the yukky green vegetables on her plate.
• The pond was covered in a layer of yukky green algae.

Yucks 1. Parts of Speech

Yucks is a noun.

2. Definitions

Yucks are expressions of disgust or disapproval.

3. Pronunciations

US: /jəks/

UK: /jʌks/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "yucks" is a colloquialism that originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is often used in informal situations to express disgust or disapproval.

5. Synonyms

Disgust, revulsion, loathing, distaste, aversion

6. Related Words

Yucky, yirth, yodel, yonis, yurts

7. Example Sentences

• When she saw the moldy food, she made a face and said "yucks!"
• The smell coming from the dumpster was enough to make anyone say "yucks".
• He took a sip of the spoiled milk and immediately exclaimed "yucks!"