Ick
Stable🌍UniversalDefinition
A feeling of disgust or being turned off by someone's behavior or trait. Getting 'the ick' means something they did instantly killed your attraction. See also: 'the ick.'
Translation for Parents
It's a sudden turn-off. When your kid says someone 'gave them the ick,' a specific behavior destroyed their attraction. Running with a backpack? Ick. Eating loudly? Ick. Basically, everyone has a list of tiny things that instantly disqualify a person. Dating is terrifying now.
Examples
“He sneezed weird and now I have the ick”
“The way he sneezed was so unattractive that I've lost all interest”
“That's an instant ick for me”
“That behavior is an immediate dealbreaker for me”
Cringe Score
Safe to use
Same vibe as 'the ick' — totally safe to use. Describe your icks at dinner parties. People love sharing icks. It's the new small talk.
Category
relationship
Peak
2022-06
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
tiktok, reddit