ickier; ickiest
: offensive to the senses or sensibilities : distasteful
put off by her icky triteness—
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The trail was icky with mud.
the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl
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Although the actual ending was a bit on the icky side, but maybe that’s just me.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Animal production requires more resources, like water and land, and leads to icky outputs, like sewage and greenhouse gasses.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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This comfortable and oversized utility jacket pick is great for all kinds of icky weather like rain, sleet, or snow.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
The icky parts are discarded, and then the giblets, a nutritious bundle of odds and ends that are still good to eat, are tucked back into the cavity for safekeeping.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ollie Barder, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Animal production requires more resources, like water and land, and leads to icky outputs, like sewage and greenhouse gasses.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Best Water-Resistant Coat: Lululemon Hooded Mid-Length Utility Jacket Courtesy of brand
15/16
Lululemon Hooded Mid-Length Utility Jacket
$198 $149
Lululemon
This comfortable and oversized utility jacket pick is great for all kinds of icky weather like rain, sleet, or snow.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
The icky parts are discarded, and then the giblets, a nutritious bundle of odds and ends that are still good to eat, are tucked back into the cavity for safekeeping.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Icky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icky. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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