Yeesh etymology

English

English word yeesh comes from Proto-Germanic *jukjaną (To itch.)

Detailed word origin of yeesh

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*jukjaną Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) To itch.
ġyccan Old English (ang)
*ȝuken Middle English (enm)
yuck English (en) (countable) the sound made by a laugh. (uncountable) something disgusting (obsolete) To itch. Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour.
yeesh English (en) Expressing disgust; yuck, yech.. Expressing exasperation or impatience.. Expressing relief; phew, whew.

Words with the same origin as yeesh

Descendants of *jukjaną

hike