Definition

More unpleasant or disgusting than something else.

Example

The old food in the fridge was even ickier than I expected.

Conversation

Did you try that new ice cream flavor at the shop?

Yeah, it was a bit ickier than I expected.

I thought it would be sweet, not ickier like that.

Right? I prefer the classic flavors over the weird ones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ickier is derived from the word 'icky' (a colloquial term meaning unpleasant or disgusting) with the comparative suffix '-er' (indicating a higher degree). The word 'ickier' means more unpleasant or more disgusting than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'icky' as something unpleasant, and remember that 'ickier' means even more unpleasant.

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