icky

[ ik-ee ]
/ ˈɪk i /

adjective, ick·i·er, ick·i·est. Informal.

repulsive or distasteful.
excessively sweet or sentimental.
unsophisticated or old-fashioned.
sticky; viscid.

Origin of icky

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; of uncertain origin

SYNONYMS FOR icky

1 revolting, nasty.
3 gummy, gooey, gucky.

OTHER WORDS FROM icky

ick·i·ness, noun

Words nearby icky

icj, ick, icker, ickes, ickle, icky, icon, iconic, iconic memory, iconium, icono-

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British Dictionary definitions for ickiness

icky
/ (ˈɪkɪ) /

adjective ickier or ickiest

sticky
excessively sentimental or emotional

Derived forms of icky

ickiness, noun