Ickiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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ickiest
[ ˈɪk.i.ɪst ]
extreme unpleasantness
The term 'ickiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'icky,' which describes something that is extremely unpleasant, distasteful, or disgusting. It is often used to express a strong sense of aversion towards something slimy, sticky, or unsanitary. When something is termed the 'ickiest,' it implies that it stands out as the worst in a category of unappealing situations, objects, or experiences. It is frequently used in casual discussions, especially among children or in family contexts, to convey a reaction to something considered gross or yucky.
Synonyms
grossest, most disgusting, most unpleasant
Examples of usage
- That was the ickiest jelly I have ever tasted.
- She found the ickiest bug crawling on her wall.
- Nothing is ickier than stepping in chewed gum.
- He had the ickiest feeling after seeing the mess.
Translations
Translations of the word "ickiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais pegajoso
🇮🇳 सबसे चिपचिपा
🇩🇪 das klebrigste
🇮🇩 paling lengket
🇺🇦 найлипкіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej lepiący się
🇯🇵 最も粘着性のある
🇫🇷 le plus collant
🇪🇸 el más pegajoso
🇹🇷 en yapışkan
🇰🇷 가장 끈적한
🇸🇦 الأكثر لزوجة
🇨🇿 nejlepivější
🇸🇰 najlepivejší
🇨🇳 最粘的
🇸🇮 najlepši
🇮🇸 mest klístrandi
🇰🇿 ең жабысқақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე წებოვანი
🇦🇿 ən yapışqan
🇲🇽 el más pegajoso
Etymology
The word 'icky' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1920s, in American English. It is likely derived from the childlike expression of disgust. The suffix '-iest' is a common way to form the superlative degree in English, indicating the most extreme quality of the base adjective. The playful, informal nature of the term shows its roots in children's language, as it often conveys a sense of whimsicality and exaggeration. 'Icky' captures a feeling of revulsion or loathing quite effectively, making it a favorite among kids and adults alike when describing anything from sticky substances to gross food items. As language evolved, 'icky' and its derivatives, like 'ickiest,' found their place in everyday vernacular, especially in contexts emphasizing aversion and disgust.