Meaning & Definition of word "Thick"

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    Thick

    /θɪk/

    noun:

    • 1. the quality of being thick.
      • Example: He enjoys the thick of the forest during his hikes.

    adjective:

    • 1. having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.
      • Example: She wore a thick sweater to keep warm in the winter.
    • 2. having a relatively high density; viscous or heavy.
      • Example: The soup was too thick to pour easily.
    • 3. having a large or considerable amount of something.
      • Example: The walls were covered in thick layers of paint.
    • 4. difficult to see through; opaque.
      • Example: The fog was so thick that I could barely see the road ahead.
    • 5. close together; crowded.
      • Example: The trees were thick in the forest, making it hard to walk through.

    adverb:

    • 1. in a thick manner.
      • Example: The paint was applied thick over the canvas.

    Etymology

    Middle English thik, from Old Norse þykr.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thick as thieves:

    Very close or friendly.

    thick of it:

    In the middle of a chaotic or intense situation.

    thick-skinned:

    Insensitive to criticism.

    Related Words

    thickness:

    The state or quality of being thick.

    thicken:

    To make or become thick.

    Slang Meanings of thick

    Meaning: A term of endearment for a curvy person.

    Example Sentence: She is thick, and I think she looks great.

    Meaning: Referring to someone who is not very smart.

    Example Sentence: Don't be thick, it's easy!