icky

adjective

ˈi-kē

ickier; ickiest

Synonyms of icky next

: offensive to the senses or sensibilities : distasteful

put off by her icky triteness—

Renata Adler

ickiness

ˈi-kē-nəs

noun

Examples of icky in a Sentence

The trail was icky with mud. the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl

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However, for a cultural icon of Chappelle’s caliber, with his demonstrated capacity to advocate for marginalized groups, for someone like that to consistently reduce the trans community to icky, screechy scolds right as their very existence is being legislated away is a waste and a disgrace. —

Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025 There’s something too literal, too icky, too reminiscent of actual in-school gun violence about this whole part. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024 The best cleansers for a stainless-steel range hood All the grease from your stovetop likely goes up and settles on top of your range hood, leaving an icky film of gunk. —

Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 For a bonus dig at the dawn of the grunge era, the hair and makeup team give Nigel (Damon Herriman) an icky, trendy chin-strap goatee. —

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for icky