A Scottish dialectal adjective meaning itchy. The 'yeuk' root (meaning the itch or to itch) is well established in Scots, and '-y' is a standard adjectival suffix. The word is natural in Scottish informal speech but would sound strongly regional and potentially unfamiliar in any other context. Completely standard vocabulary for anyone raised in Scotland, but exotic to outsiders. The word is spelled to match how it sounds in Scots.
His wool jumper was making his arms yeuky and he kept pulling at the sleeves.
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Yeuky is a Scottish dialect adjective meaning itchy — used to describe a physical sensation of irritation on the skin or, by extension, a restless, antsy feeling. It is a perfectly functional regional word, entirely comprehensible in context, and is part of the rich tradition of Scots vocabulary for physical sensations. While not commonly found in standard British English, it would be recognised within Scottish speech communities. Its register is informal and colloquial.
His new wool jumper was absolutely yeuky and he couldn't concentrate all through the meeting.
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(Scotland) itchy.
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