Browsing page 1 of new words for November 24, 2001

adjective

• cool or sweet. From "sick".

  That's a sic car.

  This image is sic.

  Last edited on Jun 05 2013. Submitted by Tony H. from Medford, OR, USA on Dec 02 1999.

• alternative for "sick" with a more violent and insane connotation. Originated from a popular song with violent lyrics by the band Slipknot.

  This is a sic mosh pit.

  • See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.

  Last edited on Jun 05 2013. Submitted by Mike H. on Nov 24 2001.

adverb

• (sic) is not slang, it is from the Latin 'sic erat scriptum' which means "thus, it has been written" and is used to show you have copied a piece of text (including spelling mistakes).
  
  Slipknot titled a song from their self-titled album "sic" and now a generation of idiots think it means "sick".

  Last edited on Jul 06 2020. Submitted by Joe Blobby on Jul 06 2020.

verb

• To cause a guardian or official to attack or pursue a wrongdoer. (rural Southern)

  He'll sic his dog on trespassers.

  Last edited on Oct 24 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 24 2016.

notes

• "Sic" also has non-slang meanings.

  Last edited on Jul 23 2019. Submitted by Liz on Jul 23 2019.