yeuk

verb

variants or less commonly yuke
yeuked also yuked; yeuking also yuking; yeuks also yukes

intransitive verb

chiefly Scotland
: itch

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern) yukyn, from Old English giccan — more at itch

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yeuk was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near yeuk

Cite this Entry

“Yeuk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeuk. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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