Definition of Thick
Thick
thick
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having opposite surfaces or sides that are located at a relatively great distance from each other, for example made of heavy material or multiple layers for comfort or warmth as in the case of clothing;
e.g. There was a thick layer of grime coating the sink. The pizza had a thick, doughy crust. He wore a thick coat to keep warm.
(adjective)
abundant and plentiful, having many members (people or things) packed together, or dense and heavy;
e.g. He had a thick bundle of hay to feed to the horse. The chimney had thick, dark smoke coming out of it.
(adjective)
stiff, firm, and heavy in consistency, not freely flowing, used to describe the nature of a substance, especially a liquid;
e.g. The milkshake was so thick that it couldn't be sipped through a straw.
(adjective)
indistinct or unclear and difficult to understand, used to describe someone's voice;
e.g. Her voice had become thick and hoarse due to her illness. He spoke with a thick accent that they could barely understand.
(noun)
the middle of some situation, activity, or condition, the most crowded or busy part of something;
e.g. The restaurant was in the thick of the lunch rush.
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