ice out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To shun or snub; to give the cold shoulder.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Instead, she chose to ice him out without a glance as they passed on the stairs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To cover with diamonds.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ice out” mean?

To shun or snub; to give the cold shoulder.

Is “ice out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.