yuk it up
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To laugh a lot and loudly with others, having a great time together.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To laugh loudly and joyfully with others, especially in an animated or performative way.
"The old friends were yukking it up all evening, sharing stories from their school days."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Alternate spelling of 'yuck it up'. Both spellings are used in American English. The 'yuk' spelling is slightly more common in print. Describes shared, enthusiastic laughter. Implies the participants are having a great time.
Commonly used with
friends crowd audience backstage together
Forms
Base
yuk it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
yuks it up
he/she/it
Past simple
yuked it up
yesterday
Past participle
yuked it up
have + pp
-ing form
yuking it up
continuous
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