prefix used to strengthen a derogatory adjectivesee also いけ好かない
Forms
いけFrequency rank: 25,902. – 26,097.
いっけFrequency rank: 36,868. – 37,312.
Generated definitions (experimental)
prefix used to strengthen a derogatory adjective
This usage serves to amplify the negative connotation of the adjective it precedes, making it even more intense, often expressing disdain or strong disapproval.
いけいけthuggish, raucous (a derogatory sense)いけすかない好かないunpleasant, detestableいけてるcool, stylishいけいけどんどんドンドンexuberant, full of energy (often with a negative connotation)いけてないoutdated, uncoolいけないこ子naughty childいけいけなせいかく性格bold personality (can have a negative connotation)いけずmean, spiteful (used derogatorily)
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