David Dyer-Bennet said:
> Your definition includes "turn off", which is sexual. And your real
> example involves nudity, which to essentially everybody in the US is
> sexual. I think the sexual connection is pretty basic. I agree that
> the word may be starting to grow beyond that maybe.
It was only recently that I heard of squick in anything other
than a general use, along the lines of a feeling of distates or
discomfort. Occasional addition of "out" to usage, as in "she got
all squicked out over it."
My experience with the term: Occasional use over 8-10 years
in and around Central California by teens to twentysomethings.
More frequently regarding physical sensation, but occasionally
in reference to an idea or thought.
"Eww, bugs! Creepy crawly things squick me (out)."
"The thought of being stuck married to and having kids with him
squicks me. Run awaaaaay!"
-Rick