Ick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪk/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Ick is an interjection meaning An exclamation of disgust.
Meaning
An exclamation of disgust.
More Meanings
- (informal, uncountable) Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
- (informal) A feeling of revulsion.
- (informal) Icky; distasteful or unpleasant.
- Alternative form of ich (“fish disease”).
- (slang) Anything moaned about; a gripe.
Example Sentences
to have the ick
Lizzie grabbed a frog out of the lake and put it in her hair! Ick!
Did you get ick all over my things? Should I walk myself through a car wash on the way home?
And I was nodding, "Uh-huh," trying not to have an ick attack, worrying, Is my face giving something away?
Word Forms
- icks
Synonyms for ick
Depending on context, synonyms include ew, ugh, yuck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yuck, yuk, whew, snails, ugh, ouch.
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