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icy
Examples
The icy wind cut through my jacket, sending shivers down my spine as I hurried to find shelter.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
iciest
Comparative
icier
gradable
Examples
His icy stare made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
03
made up of or covered with ice
Examples
The icy landscape was breathtaking, with every surface glistening in the sunlight.
04
covered in or wearing diamonds; sparkling with jewelry
Slang
What does "icy" mean in fashion slang?
The term "icy" describes someone wearing a lot of diamond jewelry or looking heavily adorned with sparkling, high-end accessories. The structure comes from "ice," meaning diamonds, with "-y" turning it into an adjective. It is commonly used in hip-hop and streetwear contexts to emphasize a flashy, luxury-heavy appearance.
Examples
His watch is icy and worth a fortune.
Lexical Tree
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