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ICE2

Syllabification: (ICE)
Pronunciation: /īs/
Definition of ICE

noun

  • an entry stored in a person’s cellular phone that provides emergency contact information: paramedics failed to check his phone for ICE [as modifier]:a newer phone may have an ICE key

verb

[with object]
  • program (a cellular phone) with emergency information: frequent flyers are among those who routinely ICE their cell phones

Origin:

early 21st century: acronym from in case of emergency

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