Gen Alpha slang · Noun
ick
Meaning
Ick is Gen Alpha slang for a sudden, irreversible turn-off, used mainly by ages 13–28.
Where it came from
From British reality television around 2017, mainstreamed by TikTok.
Tone check
Playful.
Used in a sentence
"He said that and I got the ick."
Peak: 2022–2026
Age range: 13–28
Safe for adults to use
Related words
Keep decoding
goofy ahh
ridiculous
washed
past your best, no longer good at something
touch grass
go outside — you have been online too long
fr
for real — agreement or emphasis
cooked
in serious trouble, or beyond saving
chat
the people watching — used as an address to nobody
clocked
noticed or identified, often something someone hoped to hide
say less
I understand, stop explaining