Icky

Pronunciation: /ˈɪki/

Definitions of icky

adjective giving a feeling of discomfort or disgust; unpleasant

Example Sentences

A1 The icky bug crawled across the floor.

A2 She made an icky face after tasting the strange food.

B1 The pond water looked icky and green, so we didn't swim in it.

B2 The smell coming from the garbage can was so icky that we had to take it out immediately.

C1 The icky sensation of wet socks squishing in your shoes is something I never want to experience again.

C2 The thought of eating bugs is just too icky for me to even consider.

Examples of icky in a Sentence

formal The texture of the food was quite icky, I couldn't bring myself to finish it.

informal I hate when my hands feel all icky after touching something sticky.

slang That movie was so icky, I couldn't even watch until the end.

figurative The thought of having to clean up the mess was just icky to me.

Grammatical Forms of icky

• past tense: ickied
• plural: ickies
• comparative: ickier
• superlative: ickiest
• present tense: icky
• future tense: will be icky
• perfect tense: has been icky
• continuous tense: is being icky
• singular: icky
• positive degree: icky
• infinitive: to be icky
• gerund: being icky
• participle: icky

Origin and Evolution of icky

First Known Use: 1939 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'icky' is believed to have originated as a colloquial term in American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something unpleasant or distasteful, 'icky' has evolved to also convey a sense of discomfort or unease in a more casual or humorous manner.