blech
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Meaning · English
An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Blech! Look at all those maggots!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “blech” mean?
An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.
Is “blech” formal or informal?
blech is generally slang.