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Slang Words Starting with I
Below is a complete list of Gen Alpha slang words beginning with I that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ick | Term used to refer to a sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion to a dating partner someone was previously attracted to.. | "He gave me the ick.""Ew, that was icky." | Icky | The term in reference to dating comes from the 1999 episode "Once in a Lifetime" from the TV Show Ally McBeal. In the episode, Ally refers to not being attracted to someone as "the ick." The reality show Love Island helped popularize the term, as several cast members would use the phrase. By the early 2020s the term became very popular on social media and as a result was profiled by mainstream media outlets. |