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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

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of thick as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. See how to use thick to describe distance, closeness, liquid, intelligence, and more.

   • English (US)

     THICK meaning: 1. having a large distance between two sides:...

   • Znaczenie Thick, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     THICK definicja: 1. having a large distance between two...

   • Thicken

     THICKEN definition: 1. to (cause to) become thicker: 2. to...

   • Thickly

     THICKLY definition: 1. in a way that makes a wide piece of...

   • Thick: Polish Translation

     THICK translate: gruby, gęsty, gęsty, gęsty, tępy, gruby,...

   • Thick: Thai Translation

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

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › thickThick Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › thickTHICK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   measured, as specified, between opposite surfaces, from top to bottom, or in a direction perpendicular to that of the length and breadth; (of a solid having three general dimensions) measured across its smallest dimension: a board one inch thick.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › thickThick - definition of thick by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word "thick" in different contexts, such as thickness, density, consistency, intelligence, friendship, and more. Find synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and related words for "thick" in various dictionaries.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is thick has a large distance between its two opposite sides. For breakfast I had a thick slice of bread and syrup. He wore glasses with thick rims. This material is very thick and this needle is not strong enough to go through it. thickly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thickThick - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHICK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   THICK meaning: 1. having a large distance between two sides: 2. growing close together and in large amounts: 3…. Learn more.