icks
Sudden repulsion triggers
Icks is the plural of ick—things that trigger sudden disgust or loss of attraction, especially in dating contexts.
Where a single ick might be tolerable, accumulated icks become dealbreakers: His icks include loud chewing and talking during movies.
The term gained currency through dating shows and social media, where people catalog minor turnoffs that kill romantic interest.
Things that repel
- dealbreakersUnacceptable conditions ending agreements
- cringesRecoils from fear or embarrassment
- repulsionsActs of driving away
- aversionsStrong feelings against
revolts · nopes · yucks · revulsions · nastiness · distaste · discomfort · unease
Recoils from fear or embarrassment
- vibesInformal term for atmosphere
- energyPower to do work
- offputtingCausing slight aversion
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
awkward · secondhand · embarrassment · relatable · valid · triggered · visceral · gut
Unacceptable conditions ending agreements
- turnoffsThings that repel
- cringesRecoils from fear or embarrassment
- incompatibilityUnable to function together
- pettyOf little importance
superficial · nitpicks · quirks · habits · mannerisms · chewing · texting · laugh
turnoffs
Things that repel
- dealbreakersUnacceptable conditions ending agreements
- cringesRecoils from fear or embarrassment
- repulsionsActs of driving away
aversions · revolts · nopes · yucks · revulsions · nastiness · distaste · discomfort · unease · recoil
cringes
Recoils from fear or embarrassment
- vibesInformal term for atmosphere
- energyPower to do work
- offputtingCausing slight aversion
uncomfortable · awkward · secondhand · embarrassment · relatable · valid · triggered · visceral · gut · instinct
dealbreakers
Unacceptable conditions ending agreements
- turnoffsThings that repel
- cringesRecoils from fear or embarrassment
- incompatibilityUnable to function together
petty · superficial · nitpicks · quirks · habits · mannerisms · chewing · texting · laugh · voice
- turn-offsred flag, red flags, dealbreaker, dealbreakers, gross
icksturn-ons
What arouses attraction
swoons · butterflies · sparks · chemistry · attraction
ickswarm fuzzies
Sentimental positive emotions
green flags · good vibes · feels · endearments · adorable
- the ickSudden loss of attraction
- ick factorInformal measure of disgustingness