yuck

An interjection used to express strong disgust, revulsion, or distaste. It is typically a spontaneous reaction to something physically unpleasant, such as bad food, a foul smell, or something perceived as gross or dirty.

• 🇩🇪Ausruf, der starken Ekel, Widerwillen oder Abscheu ausdrückt, oft auch angewidertes Missfallen gegenüber etwas Unappetitlichem.

1. Expression of physical disgust or revulsion A2 informal

   Used as an immediate, visceral reaction to something that tastes, smells, looks, or feels unpleasant. It conveys a strong desire to reject or move away from the source of disgust.

   • Yuck! There's a hair in my soup.
   • Yuck, this milk has gone sour.
   • Yuck, I stepped in mud.

   🇩🇪Ausdruck von körperlichem Ekel oder Abscheu

2. Expression of moral or aesthetic distaste B1 informal

   Used metaphorically to express strong disapproval or dislike for an idea, behavior, or situation that is considered unpleasant, inappropriate, or 'gross' in a non-physical sense.

   • Yuck, I can't believe he said that.
   • Yuck, that outfit is terrible.
   • Yuck, do we really have to watch this movie?

   🇩🇪Ausdruck moralischen oder ästhetischen Widerwillens