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blech

blech

1 9.9
A short sound people say to show dislike or disgust
  • interjection
  • /blɛk/
  • Informal
translation icon : ¡puaj!
  • I don't like the cake this made, blech!

Examples

  • I love the software, but the hardware is... blech.

    Blog text (22)
  • Blech! I really don't like the taste of olives.

  • And then there were the rumors of her dating the volleyball coach... blech... pardon me for the gag reflex.

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  • After trying that dish, she exclaimed, 'Blech!' and pushed her plate away.

  • Blech, this movie is so boring; I can't watch it any longer.

Synonyms

ugh
vsblech
  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is focused on disgust and not on pain or discomfort
uhh
vsblech
  • Informal
34 9.9

A sound people make to show they do not like something that tastes or smells bad

is the more general exclamation for dislike and distaste
bleh
vsblech
  • Informal
8 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

is stronger and specifically expresses disgust or distaste
eew
vsblech
  • Informal
7 9.5

A sound people make to show strong dislike

is less forceful and may be used more mildly
urgh
vsblech
  • UK
7 9.3

A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is purer disgust without the added frustration or annoyance
ick
vsblech
  • Informal
4 9.7

A quick word you say to show disgust

is neutral in tone rather than distinctly informal
yuk
vsblech
  • Informal
4 9.5

An exclamation used to show disgust or strong dislike

is less focused on strong dislike and more neutral
yech
vsblech
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short word people say to show disgust

is neutral in tone rather than distinctly informal
to yuck
vsblech
  • Informal
3 8.9

To show disgust by making a sound or a face

is milder and used more as a general expression
pooh
vsblech
  • Informal
3 9.4

A short word people say to show dislike, often at a bad smell

is a general disgust exclamation not limited to smells
ecch
vsblech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people make to show disgust

is a conventional exclamation used in speech and writing
ewww
vsblech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound showing disgust at something gross

is milder in intensity rather than very strong
pah
vsblech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal

is used mainly for plain disgust rather than disbelief or dismissal
yeech
vsblech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people say to show disgust

is more neutral in tone rather than overtly informal
augh
vsblech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short cry showing disgust or strong dislike

is focused on disgust and less often on frustration
feh
vsblech
  • Informal
9.9

A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person

is stronger in simple disgust rather than contempt or dismissal
caca
vsblech
  • Baby Talk
9.8

A word children say to show disgust or dislike

is neutral and used by adults as well as children

How Disgusted

yuck
  • Informal
5 8.3
blech
  • Informal
1 9.9
ugh
  • Informal
282 7.9

Surface Forms

blech main

Etymology

The word blech is an imitation of the sound people make when something tastes or smells bad, like yuck or ugh. So saying blech is a quick way to show 'disgust' or 'dislike'.