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ick

noun/ɪk/

SlangRegister

A sudden, irreversible turn-off triggered by something trivial.

He ran after the ping-pong ball and she caught the ick.

Similar: turn-off

Origin: Popularized by the reality show Love Island.

Topic: Dating & friendship in New words and slang

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