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Word of the Day - yeuch

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yeuch

/jɪəx/ /jɪˈəːx/ /jiːʌx/
(US - Yuck)
exclamation
informal
Expressing disgust or strong distaste.

Origin
1970s imitative.

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The Brits say "yeuch" while we Yanks say "yuck". Either way, it's a great way to express distaste.

As we both retch,
We will not kvetch.
We won't be dwelling
On the spelling.

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