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Ew vs Ick - What's the difference?

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Ick is a synonym of ew.



As interjections the difference between ew and ick

is that ew is expression of disgust or nausea while ick is an exclamation of disgust.

As a noun ick is

(informal) Something distasteful.

ew

English

Alternative forms

* eww * euw * ieuw * ehw

Interjection

(en-interj) (with as many extra ‘e’s and/or ‘w’s as needed for emphasis )
  • Expression of disgust or nausea.
    • Ew! There’s a fly in my soup.
    Eww! This peanut butter tastes disgusting!

    See also

    * ugh * yuck

    Anagrams

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    ick

    English

    Etymology 1

    Interjection

    (en-interj)!
  • An exclamation of disgust
    • Lizzie grabbed a frog out of the lake and placed the frog on her hair! Ick !
    Synonyms
    * ew * ugh * yuck
    Related terms
    * icky

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (-)
  • (informal) Something distasteful

    • Etymology 3

    Noun

    (-)
  • (fish disease)
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