ich

American  

[ik] / ɪk /

noun

1. a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.

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Etymology

Origin of ich

Short for ichthyophthirius

Example Sentences

In 1963, John F. Kennedy delivered his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech here promising American solidarity during the Soviet blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words ‘Ich bin ein Berliner!’”

From Literature

The lyrics are so firmly embedded in the wounded psyches of fans that David Baddiel, the comedian who co-wrote them, just refers to the key phrase as “ICH.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I have seen a fair few unexpected uses of ICH but this may be the most bizarro one yet.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The DJ at a nightclub outside of Ndola city played the song while whipping up the crowd with its famous ICH catchphrase.

From The Wall Street Journal