erk
- interjection
- Informal
:
¡uf!
- When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he exclaimed, "Erk! What happened here?"
Examples
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- Erk, erk, erk!
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- Erk, erk erk, erk!
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Erk, that smell is really unpleasant!
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She made a face and muttered, "Erk, this food doesn't taste right."
Synonyms
39
9.5
A short sound people make when they find something disgusting
14
9.9
A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked
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9.5
A sound people make to show strong dislike
4
9.7
A quick word you say to show disgust
4
9.5
An exclamation used to show disgust or strong dislike
3
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
1
9.9
A short sound showing disgust at something gross
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9.9
A short word people say to show frustration or dismay
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9.9
A short sound people say to show they feel disgust
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9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or embarrassment
A short sound people make to show that something is gross or unpleasant
A short old word people say to show surprise or mild worry
A short cry showing pity or regret
Surface Forms
Etymology
Erk is a short sound that copies a small, unhappy throat noise people make when they see, taste, or smell something bad, similar to ugh or urk. A helpful way to remember it is to think of that quick noise as meaning 'disgust' or sudden discomfort.