Yuks Meaning in English
word · lemma: yuk
ˈjəks
YUHKSS
jˈʌk
YUHKSS
Definition
'Yuks' means loud laughter, especially when a group laughs a lot at jokes or funny things.
Usage & Nuances
'Yuks' is informal, often used for group laughter at jokes, comedy, or fun situations. It appears in phrases like 'for the yuks' (for fun/laughs). Not commonly used for single soft laughs—'yuk' (singular) is rare. Don't confuse with 'yuck' (expression of disgust).
Spanish: carcajadas - risas (bromas)Portuguese (BR): gargalhadas - risadas (de piadas)Portuguese (PT): gargalhadas - risadas (de piadas)Chinese (Simplified): 大笑 - 嘻哈（因笑话）Chinese (Traditional): 大笑 - 嘻哈（因笑話）Hindi: ठहाके - हँसी (मजाक पर)Arabic: قهقهات - ضحك شديد (من النكات)Bengali: জোরে হাসি - হা-হাRussian: громкий смех - хохотJapanese: 大笑い - 爆笑Vietnamese: tiếng cười lớn - tiếng cười sảng khoáiKorean: 큰 웃음 - 박장대소Turkish: kahkahalar - yüksek gülüşlerUrdu: قہقہے - زور دار ہنسیIndonesian: tawa besar - gelak tawa
Example Sentences
The kids burst into yuks after hearing the funny story.
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There were loud yuks coming from the living room.
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Jake made some silly faces just for the yuks.
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The movie wasn’t great, but it gave us a few yuks.
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We watched old comedies and shared a lot of yuks last night.
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It’s just friendly teasing—they’re only doing it for the yuks.
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