1935, American English, probably from icky-boo (c. 1920) "sickly, nauseated," probably baby talk elaboration of sick. Originally a swing lover's term for more sentimental jazz music; in general use from 1938.
双语例句
1. She could feel something icky on her fingers.
她感到指尖有什么黏糊糊的恶心东西。
来自柯林斯例句
2. They've even got one of those icky photos of themselves on the bedside table.
