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adjective, ick·i·er, ick·i·est. Informal.
1.
repulsive or distasteful.
2.
excessively sweet or sentimental.
3.
unsophisticated or old-fashioned.
4.
sticky; viscid.
Origin:
1930–35, Americanism; of uncertain origin
1930–35, Americanism; of uncertain origin
Related forms
ick·i·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. revolting, nasty. 3. gummy, gooey, gucky.
1. revolting, nasty. 3. gummy, gooey, gucky.
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Ickiness
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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