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the ick list
What does the ick list mean?
A running list of small behaviors or traits that instantly kill someone's attraction to a partner.
"Chewing loudly is right at the top of my ick list."
Origin
An extension of 'the ick', popularized through TikTok and reality-TV discourse.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ick list?
It's a running mental catalog of small behaviors or traits that instantly kill your attraction to someone, triggering 'the ick'.
What is 'the ick'?
The ick is a sudden feeling of repulsion toward a partner, often over something minor, and the ick list collects those triggers.
Where did the ick list come from?
It's an extension of 'the ick', popularized through TikTok and reality-TV dating discourse.
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