yuk it up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: yuck it up

Meaning · English

To clown around: to behave clownishly; to joke idly.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “yuk it up” mean?

To clown around: to behave clownishly; to joke idly.

Is “yuk it up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.