The Ick
Stable🌍UniversalDefinition
A sudden feeling of disgust or turn-off toward someone you were previously attracted to, often triggered by something small or irrational. Once you get the ick, it's over.
Translation for Parents
It's that moment when something small completely kills your attraction to someone. Like if your date chews with their mouth open and suddenly you can't look at them. Your kid has a whole list of icks. You're probably on it.
Examples
“He ran for the bus and I got the ick instantly”
“The way he ran for the bus was so unattractive it killed my interest immediately”
“Eating with your mouth open is such an ick”
“Eating with your mouth open is a major turn-off”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
You can use this one. 'Your mother gave me the ick when she...' — actually, maybe don't finish that sentence.
Category
relationship
Peak
2022-03
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit, tiktok