i 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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| —adj , ickier, ickiest | |
| 1. | sticky |
| 2. | excessively sentimental or emotional |
| 'ickiness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
icky
1935, Amer.Eng., probably from icky-boo (c.1920) "sickly, nauseated," probably baby talk elaboration of sick. Originally a swing lover's term for more sentimental jazz music.
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Slang Dictionary
icky definition[ˈɪki]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Unpleasant odors and icky tactile sensations disturb him.
It may seem that the whole icky lot of them, and the miniature realms they inhabit, are unrelated to human concerns.
Test your knowledge about weird, icky and gross aspects of your health and body.
Some worried that the stolen painting might be put to icky use.
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