noun
- A feeling of disgust or revulsion; something that causes discomfort or unease.
Usage: informal; often used in the phrase 'gives me the icks'
Examples
- That slimy texture gives me the icks.
- I got the icks when I saw the bug crawling across the floor.
- The way he chews with his mouth open really gives her the icks.
- Cold, clammy hands give most people the icks.
- She suddenly got the icks about the whole situation and decided to leave.