ick
Pronunciation: /ɪk/
The English word “ick” has 5 meanings listed here.
interjection
- An exclamation of disgust.
noun
- Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
- A feeling of revulsion.
- Anything moaned about; a gripe.
adjective
- Icky; distasteful or unpleasant.
Etymology
Probably imitative. First use appears c. 1942.
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