— ickiness , n.
/ik"ee/ , adj., ickier, ickiest . Informal.
1. repulsive or distasteful.
2. excessively sweet or sentimental.
3. unsophisticated or old-fashioned.
4. sticky; viscid.
[ 1930-35, Amer. ; of uncert. orig. ]
Syn. 1. revolting, nasty. 3. gummy, gooey, gucky.