ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (informal) Excessively sentimental.
  2. (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

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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