squick

Definition

A source of individual psychological discomfort; something that repels one.

Etymology

Seemingly phonaesthetic, formed of squ- as in squirm and -ick as in ick. Originated in the Usenet newsgroup alt.sex.bondage; popularized primarily in the newsgroup alt.tasteless.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "since it is pretty hard to find two people on such pics in the proper positions i ask those of you interested in the creation of this to keep yer eyes open for good source material. send me anything... suggestions, own ideas of how the squick should look like (het, gay, lesb (with plastic dildo or something)), reactions to this idea, material, whatever..."
• "nostril squick. I think I'd want a bigger ball.."