yuk

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Meaning · English

Something, such as a joke, that causes such a laugh.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một điều gì đó gây cười

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The latest yuk from Congress is called the balanced-budget amendment. It could wind up making slumps deeper and recoveries more difficult — and that's no joke.

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 “yuk” mean?

Something, such as a joke, that causes such a laugh.

Is “yuk” formal or informal?

yuk is generally slang.

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