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English word origin

Etymology of yucky

From yuck + -y. Compare Old English ġyċċiġ (“putrid”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From yuck + -y. Compare Old English ġyċċiġ (“putrid”).

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