ichsa

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Pronunciations

ichsa (EECH-sah) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. An expression of disgust.

Example Sentences

  • "Ichsa! I am not touching that frog!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew
  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology

  • MH איכס ikhs 'ugh, yuck' (and other variants)

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      icht, yichtse, ikhsa, ikhs, ichs

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