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   thick

   /THik/

   adjective

   • 1. with opposite sides or surfaces that are a great or relatively great distance apart: "thick slices of bread" Similar in extent/diameteracrosswidebroaddeepstockysturdychunkydumpyheftythicksetbeefymeatybroadlargebigbulkysolidsubstantialfatstoutplumpOpposite thinslender
   • ▪ (of a garment or other knitted or woven item) made of heavy material for warmth or comfort: "a thick sweater" Similar chunkybulkyheavycable-knitheavyweightwoolenwoollyOpposite thinlightlightweight
   • ▪ (of script or type) 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 meagersparse
   • ▪ densely filled or covered with: "the room was thick with smoke" Similar crowdedfilledpackedteemingseethingswarmingcrawlingcrammedthrongedbursting at the seamssolidoverflowingchokedjammedcongestedcoveredfull ofcram-full ofoverrun byabounding ininformal:jam-packedchockablockstuffedchock-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
   • 3. (of a liquid or a semiliquid substance) relatively firm in consistency; not flowing freely: "thick mud" Similar semisolidfirmstiffstiffenedheavyclottedcoagulatedviscidviscousgelatinousmucilaginousropyconcentratedrare:inspissatedviscoidOpposite runny
   • 4. of low intelligence; stupid: informal "he's a bit thick" Similar stupidunintelligentignorantdensebrainlessmindlessfoolishdull-witteddullslow-wittedwitlessdoltishslowdunce-likesimplemindedempty-headedvacuousvapidhalfwittedidioticmoronicimbecilicobtuseinsensitivegulliblenaiveinformal:thickheadeddimdumbdopeydippydozycretinousbirdbrainedpeabrainedpinheadedpig-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 boss" 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 busiest or most crowded part of something; the middle 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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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. the air was thick with snow. b. : occurring in large numbers : numerous. c. : viscous in consistency. thick syrup. d. : sultry, stuffy. e.

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   composed of or containing objects, particles, etc., close together; dense: a thick forest. a thick fog; a thick forest. filled, covered, or abounding (usually followed by with ): tables thick with dust. husky or hoarse; not distinctly articulated: The patient's speech is still quite thick. markedly so (as specified): a thick German accent.

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   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.

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

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   1. a. Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite, usually in the smallest solid dimension; not thin: a thick board. b. Measuring a specified number of units in this dimension: two inches thick. 2. Heavy in form, build, or stature; thickset: a thick neck. 3.

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

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   measuring a lot from one side to the other If something is thick, it is deep or wide between one side and the other.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishthick adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal. a thick slice of bread. a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) thick fingers. Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. Use fairly thick wads of newspaper. He wore thick glasses.

9. 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishthick adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    thick (with something) deep and not as clear as normal, especially because of illness or emotion His voice was thick with emotion. stupid. (informal) (of a person) slow to learn or understand things He's too thick to realize what's going on. friendly with someone.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHICK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    THICK meaning: 1. Something that is thick is larger than usual between its opposite sides: 2. being 10cm/2m, etc…. Learn more.