icicle

ici·cle

noun \ˈī-ˌsi-kəl\

Definition of ICICLE

1

: a pendent mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water

2

: an emotionally cold person

3

: a long narrow strip (as of foil) used to decorate a Christmas tree

Examples of ICICLE

1. <his wife is such an icicle you're lucky to get so much as a greeting from her>

Origin of ICICLE

Middle English isikel, from is ice + ikel icicle, from Old English gicel; akin to Old High German ihilla icicle, Middle Irish aig ice

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to ICICLE

Synonyms: cold turkey, iceberg, cold fish

Related Words: clam, stick, wallflower; prig, snob, snoot, snot, stuffed shirt

Near Antonyms: dear, sweetheart, sweetie

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Rhymes with ICICLE

bicycle, dill pickle, obstacle, Popsicle, tricycle