Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yeuk
noun
/juːk/
Definition
A sensation of itching or irritation.
Examples
- The flies left a yeuk on my arm after biting me.
- She couldn’t concentrate on her work because of the yeuk on her back.
- After playing in the grass, he felt a yeuk all over his legs.
Meaning
The term ‘yeuk’ refers to an uncomfortable feeling often associated with a desire to scratch an area of skin that feels irritated. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe mild to moderate itchiness.
Synonyms
- itch
- irritation
- prickle
- scratch
