thick
adjectiveDefinition of thick
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite
a thick plank
b
: heavily built : thickset
2a
: close-packed with units or individuals
the air was thick with snow
b
: occurring in large numbers : numerous
c
: viscous in consistency
thick syrup
e
: marked by haze, fog, or mist
thick weather
f
: impenetrable to the eye : profound
thick darkness
g
: extremely intense
thick silence
3
: measuring in thickness
12 inches thick
4a
: imperfectly articulated : indistinct
thick speech
b
: plainly apparent : decided
a thick French accent
c
: producing inarticulate speech
a thick tongue
6
: associated on close terms : intimate
was quite thick with his pastor
7
: exceeding bounds of propriety or fitness : excessive
called it a bit thick to be fired without warning
thick
adverbDefinition of thick (Entry 2 of 3)
: in a thick manner : thickly
thick
nounDefinition of thick (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: the most crowded or active part
in the thick of the battle
2
: the part of greatest thickness
the thick of the thumb
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