ick

Gut-level aversion

Ick expresses a reaction to something that is repugnant to the senses.

interjection

ugh

Disgust exclamation

  • ewDisgust exclamation
  • blechDisgust exclamation
  • eekAlarmed exclamation

gross · eww · yikes · oof · blegh · gah · phooey · nasty · disgusting · revolting

texture

slimy

Wet, slippery, unpleasant

oozy · gloppy · gunky · grimy · greasy · clammy · squelchy · viscous · mucousy · crusty

disgust

revulsion

Intense physical disgust

repugnance · nausea · abhorrence · antipathy · contempt · detestation · repulsion · dislike · recoil · shudder

slang

creep

Stealthy, slow movement

cringe · red flag · turnoff · skeevy · sketchy · offputting · unsettling · uncomfortable · awkward · vibes

Categories
Opposites
disgust reaction

ickyum

Gustatory pleasure sound

mmm · ooh · delight · yummy · delicious

appeal/desirability

ickalluring

Powerfully appealing

enticing · appealing · attractive · desirable · inviting

disgust/revulsion reaction

ickyum

Gustatory pleasure sound

mmm · ooh · delight · appeal · attraction

Phrases
Family

icky, ickiness, icks, ickiest, ickier

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G