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yuck factors

yuck factors is the plural of yuck factor.

Meaning of yuck factor

Noun

yuck factor (usually uncountable, plural yuck factors)

  1. (informal, usually) A disgusting part of the nature of something; the facet or tendency (of a thing, idea, etc) that produces a reaction of repugnance or distaste.
    • The thesis of this chapter is that God uses “yuck factors” to promote His glory.2006, R.T. Kendall, Out of Your Comfort Zone: Is Your God Too Nice?
    Synonyms:
    ick factor

Questions about yuck factors

What is yuck factors the plural of?
Yuck factors is the plural of yuck factor.

Words near yuck factors in the dictionary

  1. Yuchtman
  2. yuchy
  3. Yuci
  4. yuck
  5. yuck factor
  6. yuck factors
  7. yuck fou
  8. yuck it up
  9. yuck out
  10. yuck someone's yum
  11. yuck up

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