"nyuk" meaning in English

See nyuk in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: Introduced by Curly (Jerome Horwitz) of The Three Stooges in the 1930's. Head templates: {{en-interj}} nyuk
  1. An exaggerated laugh. Synonyms: hyuk
    Sense id: en-nyuk-en-intj-CMFPZxeu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Nyuk nyuk nyuk!"
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