First Known Use: 1929
Dictionary
icky
adjective \ˈi-kē\
: having a very unpleasant quality
ick·i·erick·i·est
Full Definition of ICKY
: offensive to the senses or sensibilities : distasteful <put off by her icky triteness — Renata Adler>
— ick·i·ness \-nəs\ noun
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Origin of ICKY
perhaps baby talk alteration of sticky
Related to ICKY
- Synonyms
- bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, unpleasant, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky (also yukky)
- Antonyms
- agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome
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