Yuks

Pronunciation: /jʌks/

Definitions of yuks

noun a term used to refer to laughter or humor

Example Sentences

A1 I love watching cartoons for the yuks.

A2 The comedian's jokes always get big yuks from the audience.

B1 The movie had a lot of yuks, making it a great comedy.

B2 The stand-up comedian had the audience in stitches with his hilarious yuks.

C1 The sitcom is known for its clever yuks and witty humor.

C2 The satirical show is full of biting yuks that make you think.

Examples of yuks in a Sentence

formal The comedian delivered a series of clever yuks during his stand-up routine.

informal We had a great time at the comedy club last night, lots of yuks!

slang I love watching stand-up comedians, they always have the best yuks.

figurative His witty remarks always bring yuks to our conversations.

Grammatical Forms of yuks

• past tense: yuked
• plural: yuks
• comparative: yukier
• superlative: yukiest
• present tense: yuk
• future tense: will yuk
• perfect tense: have yuked
• continuous tense: is yuking
• singular: yuk
• positive degree: yuk
• infinitive: to yuk
• gerund: yuking
• participle: yuked

Origin and Evolution of yuks

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'yuks' is believed to have originated as a slang term in American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a slang term for jokes or humorous situations, 'yuks' has evolved to also refer to laughter or comedic performances in general.