Experiencing the ick? TikTok users are sharing their personal icks, beige flags and more on the app. Plus, what the feeling means and how to get over it.

The phenomenon, called 'getting the ick', refers to a sudden, visceral feeling of disgust towards someone you're romantically interested in.

The ick isn't new. "We found references to this phenomenon on social media and TV shows dating back to the mid-90s." ...

Why The Ick Can Be A Problem. So much of dating (and friendships) today has become treating people like a bad Netflix show: one misstep, and it’s “next!” But often, the ick is just avoidance dressed ...

The dictionary has more words now — though some might give you the ick. The Cambridge Dictionary added more than 3,200 words this year — including some Gen Z slang terms that will have some ...

If you’re someone who regularly gets the ick from someone you’re dating — you might be a narcissist.. The term that refers to the feeling of disgust from something a romantic partner does ...

"The ick" and "boop" are among more than 3,200 new words and phrases added to the Cambridge Dictionary ... "side quest" can be used to mean one's attention being diverted by something ...

What’s more, there’s no way to predict what will cause "the ick"—the reasons vary from person to person. But whatever it is, your teen suddenly feels icky and wants distance from the person.