squick

Pronunciation: /skwɪk/

The English word “squick” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.

verb

To gross out, to disgust.
To be grossed out, to experience disgust.
To sexually penetrate a disgusting part of the head, such as an eye-socket

Etymology

Seemingly phonaesthetic, formed of squ- as in squirm and -ick as in ick. Originated in the Usenet newsgroup alt.sex.bondage; popularized primarily in the newsgroup alt.tasteless.

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