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Meaning of thick
The primary meaning of the word "thick" is having a large distance from one side to the other, or having a heavy and dense consistency.
Etymology of thick
The word "thick" originated from Old English "þicce", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thikka-" and the Proto-Indo-European root "tegos-", both meaning "dense" or "heavy"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical properties such as density, consistency, and size, as well as figurative meanings related to clarity and understanding
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having a large distance from one side to the other, or having a heavy and dense consistency
- * Difficult to understand or perceive due to lack of clarity
- * Having a short and solid bodily structure
- * Having a strong and rich flavor or texture
Usage Examples
- The thick fog made it difficult to see the road ahead
- * She has a thick accent that is hard to understand
- * The cake was thick and moist, with a rich chocolate flavor
- * He's a thick guy, both physically and mentally