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thick

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɨʃ.ˈpe.su/es·pes·so

Definition

1

Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; dense or viscous.

Usage examples

The fog was so thick we could barely see the road.
She made a thick gravy to go with the meat.

Common combinations

thick fogthick hairthick soupthick forest

Idiomatic expressions

  • thick as thieves (very close friends)
  • thick-skinned (not easily offended)