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Definition icy in British English

icy adjective

adjective
/ˈaɪsi/
1

very cold, in an unpleasant way

Example

An icy wind cut across the moors.

Example

He fell into the icy cold water.

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2

covered with ice

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3

showing that you do not like someone and do not want to be friendly with them

Example

Baker's voice was cold, his dark eyes icy.

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Definition icy in British English