Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ickle

adjective
/ˈɪk.əl/
Definition
A small or tiny amount; often used affectionately or playfully.
Examples
  • Isn’t that an ickle kitten?
  • Look at that ickle baby trying to crawl!
  • She brought her ickle teddy bear to the party.
Meaning
Ickle is a term that conveys the idea of something being cute and little, often used to describe children or small animals.
Synonyms
  • tiny
  • small
  • little
  • mini
  • petite