Ick
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A sudden feeling of disgust, aversion, or being turned off by a minor habit, trait, or action of someone, often in a romantic context.
"He was cute until he ran weirdly, and now I have the ick."
Pronunciation:/ɪk/
Origin:A global internet slang term that gained popularity on platforms like TikTok.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Turn-off, Aversion
More Examples:
"The way she chews her food gives me the ick."
Popularized by:Adopted into Nigerian online conversations to describe the specific, often irrational, feeling of being suddenly repulsed by someone you were previously attracted to.