A Scottish dialectal adjective meaning itchy.
A Scottish dialectal adjective meaning itchy. The 'yeuk' root (meaning the itch or to itch) is well established in Scots, and '-y' is a standard adjectival suffix. The word is natural in Scottish informal speech but would sound strongly regional and potentially unfamiliar in any other context. Completely standard vocabulary for anyone raised in Scotland, but exotic to outsiders. The word is spelled to match how it sounds in Scots.
His wool jumper was making his arms yeuky and he kept pulling at the sleeves.
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A Welsh exclamation of disgust or revulsion — the Welsh equivalent of 'yuck' or 'ugh.' Pronounced roughly as 'ukh-ah-vee,' it's one of the most recognizable expressions in the Welsh language and is used freely by Welsh speakers of all ages when something is gross, unpleasant, or just deeply unappealing. You'll hear it in Wales as naturally as you'd hear 'eww' anywhere else.
(Scotland, Ireland) you (plural).
A Scottish exclamation of sudden pain or discomfort — the Scottish equivalent of 'ouch' or 'oof.' Used as an involuntary vocalization when something hurts unexpectedly, or as a sympathetic reaction to someone else's mishap. The vowel-heavy construction captures the open-mouthed quality of a pain response. More expressive and regionaly specific than plain 'ouch.'
Yeuky is a Scottish dialect adjective meaning itchy — used to describe a physical sensation of irritation on the skin or, by extension, a restless, antsy feeling. It is a perfectly functional regional word, entirely comprehensible in context, and is part of the rich tradition of Scots vocabulary for physical sensations. While not commonly found in standard British English, it would be recognised within Scottish speech communities. Its register is informal and colloquial.
His new wool jumper was absolutely yeuky and he couldn't concentrate all through the meeting.
(Scotland) itchy.