Yech Meaning in English
word
[jɛx]
YEKH
[jɛx]
YEKH
Definition
An informal sound or exclamation someone makes to show they think something is disgusting or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, typically used in spoken English. Expresses disgust, especially with food or something gross. Common in children's speech. Can be spelled 'yuck' or 'yech'—'yuck' is more common. Not for formal writing.
Spanish: ¡puaj! - ¡qué asco!Portuguese (BR): eca - que nojoPortuguese (PT): eca - que nojoChinese (Simplified): 呸 - 真恶心Chinese (Traditional): 呸 - 真噁心Hindi: छिः - कितनी घिन हैArabic: ياق - مقرفBengali: ইচ্ছ - ইউক (ইংরেজি উচ্চারণ)Russian: фу - тьфуJapanese: うぇっ - うえっVietnamese: khiếp - ối - kinh quáKorean: 웩 - 윽Turkish: iğrenç - öf - ıyyUrdu: یہک - اؤIndonesian: ih - jijik
Example Sentences
Yech, this milk smells bad!
basic
He picked up a worm and said, 'Yech!'
basic
Yech, I hate broccoli.
basic
Ugh, yech, what is that sticky stuff on my hand?
natural
I stepped in something outside—yech!
natural
Yech, did you really just eat that bug?
natural