Icky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Icky is an adjective meaning (informal) Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.
Meaning
(informal) Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.
More Meanings
- (informal) Excessively sentimental.
- (informal) Unwell or upset; in a bad state of mind or health.
Example Sentences
I'm not going to work today. I just feel icky.
I stepped in something icky and it smells terrible.
Crew member Sachin Sharma of India said workers had no problems with being thrust into the icky job of handling the red bags filled with human waste.
Word Forms
- ickier
- ickiest
Synonyms for icky
Depending on context, synonyms include gross, ishy, schmaltzy, syrupy, treacly, bathetic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lousy, crappy, shitty, bad, rotten, stinking.
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