1 B2 idiomatic informal
To laugh loudly and enthusiastically, often in a boisterous or performative way.
"The comedians were yucking it up backstage before the show started."
inseparable
yuck it up
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To laugh loudly, boisterously, or excessively, especially in a way that seems exaggerated or performative.
In plain English
To laugh a lot and loudly, sometimes in a way that looks like you are showing off how much fun you are having.
What does "yuck it up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
American English informal. 'Yuck' here is an old word for a loud laugh (different from the disgust expression 'yuck'). Often implies that the laughter is enthusiastic or attention-seeking. Used to describe someone laughing it up with friends. Variant spelling: 'yuk it up'.
Words that pair with "yuck it up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friends crowd audience backstage laughter
How to conjugate "yuck it up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
yuck it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
yucks it up
he/she/it
Past simple
yucked it up
yesterday
Past participle
yucked it up
have + pp
-ing form
yucking it up
continuous
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