ulkig

\ˈʊlkɪç\

/\ˈʊlkɪç\/ adj

The verdict

“ulkig” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Drôle.

Corpus desk

Index FR-ulkig · ulkig · French

ulkig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "U" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for ulkig
PropertyValue
Headwordulkig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈʊlkɪç\
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « ulkig » en français

ulkigsiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

ulkig is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ˈʊlkɪç\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Drôle.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for ulkig, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is ulkig, spelled U-L-K-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Drôle.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how ulkig appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Der Clown ist sehr ulkig.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "ulkig"?
"ulkig" is spelled U-L-K-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈʊlkɪç\.
What does "ulkig" mean?
As an adjective, "ulkig" means: Drôle.
How do you pronounce "ulkig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ulkig" is \ˈʊlkɪç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "ulkig" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list