ick Meaning & Definition
What Does Ick Mean?
Ick is used as an interjection meaning An exclamation of disgust. As a noun, it means Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch. As an adjective, it means Icky; distasteful or unpleasant.
Ick in Brief
| Part of speech | interjection, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪk/ |
| Synonyms | ew, ugh and yuck |
| Plural | icks |
Ick Definition (Interjection)
- An exclamation of disgust.
Lizzie grabbed a frog out of the lake and put it in her hair! Ick!
Ick as a Noun
- Something distasteful or physically unpleasant to touch.
- A feeling of revulsion.
to have the ick
- Anything moaned about; a gripe.
Ick as an Adjective
- Icky; distasteful or unpleasant.
Noun
- Alternative form of ich (“fish disease”).
Noun
- Ichthyophthiriasis, a parasitic infection of freshwater fish caused by the ciliate Ichthyophthirius.
Synonyms of Ick
Ick synonyms and antonyms →Ick in a Sentence
Lizzie grabbed a frog out of the lake and put it in her hair! Ick!
to have the ick
Word Forms & Grammar
ick
ick (countable and uncountable, plural icks)
ick (uncountable)
Origin of Ick
Origin 1: Probably imitative. First use appears c. 1942.
Origin 2: Back-formation from icky.
Origin 3: Probably a pronunciation spelling, but no doubt influenced by the other etymologies and distaste for the disease.
Ick: Your Questions Answered
Is ick an interjection or a noun?
Ick is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for ick?
Close synonyms of ick are ew, ugh and yuck. See the full list of ick synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ick?
The plural of ick is icks.