Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pyoo-kee]
- /ˈpyu ki/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pyoo-kee]
- /ˈpyu ki/
Definitions of puky word
- adjective puky on the verge of vomiting; nauseated. 1
- adjective puky disgusting; repellent. 1
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Origin of puky
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; puke + -y1
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Parts of speech for Puky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
puky popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.