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   thick

   /θɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. with opposite sides or surfaces that are far or relatively far apart: "thick slices of bread" Similar in extent/diameteracrosswidebroaddeepstockysturdychunkydumpyheftythicksetbeefymeatybroadlargebigbulkysolidsubstantialfatstoutplumpOpposite thinslender
   • ▪ (of a garment or other knitted or woven item) made of heavy material: "a thick sweater" Similar chunkybulkyheavycable-knitheavyweightwoollenwoollyOpposite thinlightlightweight
   • ▪ (of writing or printing) consisting of broad lines: "a headline in thick black type"
   • 2. made up of a large number of things or people close together: "his hair was long and thick" Similar plentifulabundantprofuseluxuriantbushyrichriotousexuberantrankrampantdenseclose-packedconcentratedcrowdedcondensedcompactimpenetrableimpassableserriedinformal:junglyOpposite meagresparse
   • ▪ densely filled or covered with: "the ground was thick with yellow leaves" Similar crowdedfilledpackedteemingseethingswarmingcrawlingcrammedthrongedbursting at the seamssolidoverflowingchokedjammedcongestedcoveredfull ofcram-full ofoverrun byabounding ininformal:jam-packedchock-a-blockstuffedchock-full ofchockerrare:pullulatinginformal:heavinglike Piccadilly Circus
   • ▪ (of the air or atmosphere, or a substance in the air) opaque, dense, or heavy: "the shore was obscured by thick fog" Similar denseheavyopaqueimpenetrablesoupymurkysmoggy
   • ▪ (of a person's head) having a dull pain or heavy feeling, especially as a result of a hangover or illness: "influenza can cause a thick head"
   • 3. (of a liquid or a semi-liquid substance) relatively firm in consistency; not flowing freely: "thick mud" Similar semi-solidfirmstiffstiffenedheavyclottedcoagulatedviscidviscousgelatinousmucilaginousropyconcentratedrare:inspissatedviscoidOpposite runny
   • 4. of low intelligence; stupid: informal "he's a bit thick" Similar stupidunintelligentignorantdensebrainlessmindlessfoolishdull-witteddullslow-wittedwitlessdoltishslowdunce-likesimple-mindedempty-headedvacuousvapidhalf-wittedidioticmoronicimbecilicobtuseinsensitivegulliblenaiveinformal:thickheadeddimdumbdopeydippydozycretinousbirdbrainedpea-brainedpinheadedpig-ignorantbovineslow on the uptakesoft in the headbrain-deadboneheadedlamebrainedchuckleheadeddunderheadedwooden-headedfat-headedthick-skulledmuttonheadeddaftnot the full shillingas thick as two short planksdofdotishvulgar slang:dumb-assOpposite clever
   • 5. (of a voice) not clear or distinct; hoarse or husky: "Guy's voice was thick with desire" Similar huskyhoarsethroatygutturalgravellyroughraspyraspingcroakycroakingindistinctmuffledOpposite clearshrill
   • ▪ (of an accent) very marked and difficult to understand: "a thick French accent" Similar obviouspronouncedmarkedbroadstrongrichdecideddistinctconspicuousnoticeableidentifiableOpposite faintvague
   • 6. having a very close, friendly relationship: informal "he's very thick with the new master" Similar friendlyintimatefamiliaron friendly/good termson the best of termshand in gloveclose todevoted toinseparable frominformal:pallypalsy-walsychummymateybuddy-buddyas thick as thieveswell inOpposite unfriendly
   • 7. (of a woman) curvy or voluptuous: informal US "she's thick and she's rocking it"

   noun

   • 1. the most active or crowded part of something: "we were in the thick of the battle"

   adverb

   • 1. in or with deep, dense, or heavy mass: "bread spread thick with butter"

   Word Origin Old Englishthicce, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dik and German dick.

   Derivatives

   • 1. thickish adjective

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   What is the meaning of thick?

   • 1. of relatively great extent from one surface to the other; fat, broad, or deep: a thick slice of bread. 2. a. (postpositive) of specific fatness: ten centimetres thick. b. (in combination): a six-inch-thick wall. 3. having a relatively dense consistency; not transparent: thick soup. 4. abundantly covered or filled: a piano thick with dust.

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   What does thick ice mean?

   • Thick things are broad or bulky or decidedly not thin — think of the thick slab of ice you need in order to skate safely on a lake. Thick can also mean "dense," like a thick chocolate milkshake, or your sister's thick, curly hair.

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   What does it mean to act in a thick manner?

   • Acting in a thick manner refers to something that is close together or densely packed. For example, 'The roses grew thick along the path.' or 'Slice the cheese thick'.

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   What does it mean when someone calls me 'thick'?

   • When someone calls you 'thick', it is a derogatory remark meaning they feel you are slow to understand, typically their thoughts or what they are trying to convey. However, it is often the case that the person expressing the remark has communicated poorly, making it difficult for you to understand them, and then blames you for not comprehending.

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     having a large distance between two sides: a thick rope. a...

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   • Thick: Thai Translation

     THICK translate: หนา, ความหนา, ข้น, หนาทึบ,...

   • Thick: Italian Translation

     THICK translate: spesso, di spessore, fitto, folto, denso,...

   • Thick: Catalan Translation

     thick translate: gruixut, espès, de gruix, abundant, espès,...

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     thick translate: tebal, ketebalan, pekat, tebal, tebal,...

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   1. a. : having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite. a thick plank. b. : heavily built : thickset. 2. a. : close-packed with units or individuals.

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   When something's thick, it's wide from one side to the other, like a thick piece of French toast or a thick layer of snow on your car. Thick things are broad or bulky or decidedly not thin — think of the thick slab of ice you need in order to skate safely on a lake.

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