1. plural of ickiness; the quality or state of being icky, sticky, or unpleasant to the touch or taste
Usage: informal; usually uncountable in singular form
2. plural of ickiness; instances or expressions of disgust or revulsion
Usage: informal; colloquial

Examples

• The ickinesses of the swamp made it difficult to walk through.
• She complained about the various ickinesses she encountered in the old kitchen.
• The children made faces at the ickinesses of the slimy creatures.
• He couldn't get past the ickinesses of the sticky residue on his hands.
• The ickinesses of the situation were too much for the squeamish visitors.