CaliSlang

sick

sikadjective
SlangDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known

Definition

Excellent or impressive.

In simple English: Very good.

Examples

  • That was a sick goal.

  • She’s got a sick setup in her garage.

Usage notes

The opposite of its literal meaning. Tone and context separate "sick" the compliment from "sick" the illness.

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Track
Slang
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
adjective

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