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yucky

[yuhk-ee] / ˈjʌk i /


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You might as well tell Baltimore that Brooks Robinson was shaky at third and Old Bay on crabs is yucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Some kids will find the gloppiness gross in a yucky way, but some will find it gross in an enticing way.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Koncilya Romero skips yucky face paint, and uses regular makeup with a little water instead.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

“It just got to the point where it was little too yucky, a little too messed up in there,” he said of his shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2022

It was rainy and yucky the first day back from vacation.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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