Thick

/θɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the quality of being thick.

He enjoys the thick of the forest during his hikes.

adjective

having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin.

She wore a thick sweater to keep warm in the winter.

having a relatively high density; viscous or heavy.

The soup was too thick to pour easily.

having a large or considerable amount of something.

The walls were covered in thick layers of paint.

difficult to see through; opaque.

The fog was so thick that I could barely see the road ahead.

close together; crowded.

The trees were thick in the forest, making it hard to walk through.

adverb

in a thick manner.

The paint was applied thick over the canvas.

Middle English thik, from Old Norse þykr.

thick as thieves

Very close or friendly.

thick of it

In the middle of a chaotic or intense situation.

thick-skinned

Insensitive to criticism.

thickness

The state or quality of being thick.

thicken

To make or become thick.

A term of endearment for a curvy person.

She is thick, and I think she looks great.

Referring to someone who is not very smart.

Don't be thick, it's easy!