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!