yuck·y

[yuhk-ee]
adjective, yuck·i·er, yuck·i·est. Slang.
thoroughly unappetizing, disgusting, or repugnant.

Origin:
1965–70; yuck1 + -y1

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yucky or yukky (ˈjʌkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , yuckier, yuckiest, yukkier, yukkiest
slang disgusting; sickening; nasty
 
yukky or yukky
 
adj

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yucky definition

[ˈjəki]
  1. mod.
    nasty. : What is this yucky pink stuff on my plate?
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Here is your chance to do some slimy, slithery, yucky science experiments.
Friends and family refuse to take any away to put on their gardens, because
  it's yucky and full of weeds.
Some may think it is yucky because the fruit has not been washed.
Yes, taking this photo was a yucky task but the filter was doing its intended
  job.
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