Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

squick

/skwɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
squick
IPA
/skwɪk/
21
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.

Countable; Slang; Uncountable

verb

To gross out, to disgust.

Slang; Transitive verb

verb

To be grossed out, to experience disgust.

Intransitive verb; Slang

verb

To sexually penetrate a disgusting part of the head, such as an eye-socket

Slang; Transitive verb

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How do you pronounce squick?
The recorded pronunciation is /skwɪk/.
What does squick mean?
A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.
Where does squick come from?
Seemingly phonaesthetic, formed of squ- as in squirm and -ick as in ick. Originated in the Usenet newsgroup alt.sex.bondage; popularized primarily in the newsgroup alt.tasteless.

How to pronounce squick

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