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Definition |
something that produces a feeling of
discomfort |
Examples |
1) I don't want to eat that food, it
looks icky. 2) The thought of
touching that slimy frog makes me feel icky. |
Etymology |
It is possibly a shortened form of
"icky-poo," a childish expression of disgust. |
Synonyms |
nauseating, unpleasant |
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