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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThickie
/ˈθɪk.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense.
"Despite his thickie reputation, he surprised everyone with his clever solution." - 2
A term of endearment or playful teasing for someone who is not very bright.
"She called her friend a thickie when he forgot their plans."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'thickie' is derived from the adjective 'thick,' which has Old English roots from 'þicce,' meaning 'having a large distance between opposite sides.' The suffix '-ie' is a diminutive form used in English to convey endearment or informality, suggesting a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense, often used in a light-hearted or teasing manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thickie" is said worldwide
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bête
Transliteration: bɛt
"Il est un peu bête parfois."
Dummkopf
Transliteration: ˈdʊm.kɔpf
"Er ist ein Dummkopf, wenn er das vergisst."
stupido
Transliteration: ˈstuː.pi.do
"A volte è un po' stupido."
tonto
Transliteration: ˈton.to
"A veces es un poco tonto."
tolo
Transliteration: ˈto.lu
"Ele é um pouco tolo às vezes."
बेवकूफ
Transliteration: bewakoof
"वह कभी-कभी बेवकूफ होता है।"
傻瓜
Transliteration: shǎguā
"他有时是个傻瓜。"
바보
Transliteration: babo
"그는 가끔 바보 같아요."
バカ
Transliteration: baka
"彼は時々バカです。"
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