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Yum vs Yucky - What's the difference?

yum | yucky |

As an interjection yum

is an expression used to indicate delight in regard to a certain food's flavor.

As an adjective yucky is

of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.

yum

English

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • An expression used to indicate delight in regard to a certain food's flavor
    • Yum ! This apple pie is delicious!

    Antonyms

    * yuck

    Derived terms

    * yummy

    yucky

    English

    Alternative forms

    * yukky

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (colloquial, often, childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.

    • Synonyms

    * disgusting * distasteful * foul * loathsome * nasty * offensive * repugnant * revolting * unpleasant * wicked

    Antonyms

    * yummy

    Derived terms

    * yuckiness

    Related terms

    * yuck, yuk

    Quotations

    "Don't rule out desalination because it is expensive, or recycling because it sounds yucky , or building a dam," Mr Turnbull told Australian media." — BBC Online