Letter I
icky
Displeasing, disgusting, unappealing.
Example
Your kitchen is so icky ! Why don't you bother to clean it up ?
Etymology
The word may be derived from 'sticky', which describes something that attaches itself to you in an unwanted and unpleasant way.
Synonyms gross
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iffy
Uncertain or doubtful.
Example
1) It's real iffy whether Catherine's going to show up tonight.
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in a bind
In a bad situation; in trouble
Example
1)
Professor Freiburger was really in a bind after he was captured by the hostile natives.
2)
Ted was in a bind after Jane decided to move out of their apartment.
Etymology
'Bind' means 'to tie' or 'to secure'. The phrase 'in a bind' comes from lumberjacks ( men who cut down trees ). When a saw gets stuck or caught in a tree, it is 'in a bind', or trapped in the wood.
Synonyms in a jam
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in someone's hair
Definition
Constantly annoying; bothering someone again and again.
Example
1)
My little brother is always getting in my hair!
2)
Be careful how you fill out your tax forms -- you don't want the government in your hair.
Etymology
It can be difficult to remove something that is caught in your hair. For example, if you get chewing gum in your hair it can take hours to get it out -- and it's very annoying to do. So if a person is 'in your hair', they are annoying and hard to get rid of.
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in the doghouse
In trouble; the ****** of anger or scorn.
Example
1)
Tom was in the doghouse after he was late for dinner with his wife's parents.
2)
My report at work was late and now I'm in the doghouse with my boss
Etymology
A 'doghouse' is a small hut or house for a pet dog to sleep in. When you are 'in the doghouse,' you are not literally outside in the doghouse. Rather, the phrase means that someone is angry with you, and thinks you should be punished (by being treated like a bad dog).