squick
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Meaning · English
A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
HEY!!!! This goes a little too far for even me! Applicable nanotechnology like that won't happen until at least 3 years from now and nuclear = squick in my book.
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).
Common questions
What does “squick” mean?
A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.
Is “squick” formal or informal?
squick is generally slang.