NYT Dictionary

BLECH

/blɛk/
InterjectionVerbNounCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Imitative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fehpfaughpishpshawpoohplata

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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