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yeech

yeech

1 9.9
A short sound people say to show disgust
  • interjection
  • /jiːtʃ/
  • Informal
translation icon : ¡uf!
  • Yeech!

Examples

  • Yeech!

  • Yeech!

  • " Yeech.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Yeech.

  • Yeech!

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Yeech! That smell is absolutely terrible.

  • When I saw the moldy bread, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Yeech!"

  • Yeech! I can't believe you actually ate that old pizza.

Synonyms

ugh
vsyeech
  • Informal
282 7.9

A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance

is limited to disgust or distaste without broader feelings
uhh
vsyeech
  • Informal
34 9.9

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

is the informal disgust exclamation without that brief tag
bleh
vsyeech
  • Informal
8 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

is specifically for disgust or distaste rather than disappointment
eew
vsyeech
  • Informal
7 9.5

A sound people make to show strong dislike

is informal but may feel slightly more casual than this
yuck
vsyeech
  • Informal
5 8.3

A short sound people make to show disgust

is similarly informal but can be milder in force
yeesh
vsyeech
  • Slang
5 9.9

A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or mild disgust at something awkward

is the straightforward disgust exclamation without surprise
ick
vsyeech
  • Informal
4 9.7

A quick word you say to show disgust

is the same informal exclamation with equal disgust focus
yuk
vsyeech
  • Informal
4 9.5

An exclamation used to show disgust or strong dislike

is the informal disgust exclamation that may vary in strength
yech
vsyeech
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short word people say to show disgust

has identical informal meaning focused on disgust
fie
vsyeech
  • Archaic
2 9.9

An old exclamation showing strong disapproval or disgust

is modern informal and not old-fashioned in tone
ewww
vsyeech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound showing disgust at something gross

is the informal exclamation used for general disgust
pah
vsyeech
  • Informal
1 9.9

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

leans more toward plain disgust without disbelief
ecch
vsyeech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people say to show they feel disgust

is the informal exclamation serving the same plain purpose
blech
vsyeech
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people say to show dislike or disgust

is more neutral informal disgust without extra bluntness
phoo
vsyeech
  • UK
1 9.9

A short word said to show mild disgust or disbelief

is stronger and more focused on clear distaste
yowie
vsyeech
  • Australian
9.9

A short cry people say when surprised, hurt, or disgusted

is focused on disgust without adding surprise or pain
yoicks
vsyeech
  • Archaic
9.9

An old, playful shout showing surprise, alarm, or disgust

is a plain informal exclamation for disgust without playfulness
feh
vsyeech
  • Informal
9.9

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

is centered on plain disgust rather than contempt

Surface Forms

yeech main

Etymology

Yeech is a short sound people make when they see something gross, like yuck or ew, and it copies the feeling of 'disgust'. So you use yeech as a quick exclamation to show strong dislike or revulsion.