‘The ick’, ‘boop’ and ‘chef’s kiss’ added to Cambridge Dictionary

A phrase popularised by Love Island joins more than 3,200 other entries relating to online gaming, parcel thefts and more

“The ick” is among the more than 3,200 words, terms and phrases added to the Cambridge Dictionary so far this year.

Meaning “a sudden feeling that you dislike someone or something or are no longer attracted to someone because of something they do”, the term has gained prominence online in recent years after being used on reality show Love Island.