ick Synonyms
Another word for ick
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion toward a romantic partner or love interest, often triggered by a minor or trivial habit.
"She got the turn-off after watching her date clap loudly when the airplane landed."
• interjection (Context 2)
Used to express sudden disgust, distaste, or unpleasantness.
"yuck, there is still wet food stuck in the kitchen sink drain."
• noun (Context 3)
Something unpleasant, sticky, or disgusting in texture or appearance.
"He wiped the mysterious gunk off the bottom of his shoe before stepping inside."
• noun (Context 4)
A variant spelling of ich, a common contagious protozoan disease of freshwater aquarium fish characterized by tiny white spots on the skin and gills.
"The aquarium owner quarantined the new guppies after noticing signs of ich on their fins."
Opposites of ick
The opposite of ick shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: