thiccer; thiccest
1
slang
a
: attractively full-figured or curvy : thick sense 1b(2)
… I am tall and thicc as hell …Chelsea Devantez
… she's "thiccer than your average" woman. But at size 18, she is proof that ladies with curves can look beautiful and confident in lingerie.Sophie Roberts
I have always been insecure about being skinny, as the trend now is to be voluptuous and have thicc thighs.Esther Chiang, quoted at Yahoo!News
b
: strongly and heavily built : burly, thick sense 1b(1)
My body is thicc, with large thighs, strong arms, and a doughy midsection.Billy Procida
… the spotlight was on the thicc boys only. … And those guys were a huge reason why the Lions hammered Chicago 41-10 to keep their playoff hopes alive …Kyle Meinke
2
slang : oversize
In general, the computer is a bit thicc. The extra heft gives us more ports, better airflow …Paul Weber
A Polish hot dog is kind of like a regular hot dog, but in the language of the internet, it is thicc.Maura Judkis

Note: Usage of this term originated in African American English and has since become widespread.

Word History

Etymology

respelling of thick entry 1

First Known Use

circa 2015, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of thicc was circa 2015

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“Thicc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thicc. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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