wicked

adjective

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wick·ed | \ ˈwi-kəd

Definition of wicked

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : morally very bad : evil

2a : fierce, vicious a wicked dog

b : disposed to or marked by mischief : roguish does wicked impersonations

3a : disgustingly unpleasant : vile a wicked odor

b : causing or likely to cause harm, distress, or trouble a wicked storm

4 : going beyond reasonable or predictable limits : of exceptional quality or degree throws a wicked fastball

wicked

adverb

Definition of wicked (Entry 2 of 2)

: very, extremely wicked fast

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Adjective a wicked act of cruelty She played the part of the wicked stepmother in the play. She wore a wicked grin after her victory. She's known for having a wicked sense of humor. She had a wicked case of food poisoning. A wicked odor was coming from the closet. He throws a wicked fastball. Adverb His car goes wicked fast. All his friends thought he was wicked cool. The tickets were wicked expensive. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective In Boston-speak, this was a wicked blown opportunity. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 After streaking up three minor league levels in 2021, Bautista — an imposing presence at 6-foot-7 — made Baltimore’s opening day roster and has quickly become a fixture in their bullpen, posting a 2.38 ERAwith a unique fastball and wicked splitter. — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2022 Spector serves the Moon God, Khonshu, and his superhero form is a figure that appears to be wrapped in gleaming white Ace bandages, with a wicked-cool cape borrowed from David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust period as his main accessory. — Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 Once the hitter is looking for the fastball or split, Ohtani can come with a wicked slider, cutter, curve or changeup. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 3 May 2022 In Parker’s swaggering style, such lines come with a wicked grin. — Marilyn Stasio, Variety, 20 Apr. 2022 This is fish rubbed with garlic and allspice, shallow-fried until the skin crisps, then doused with hot vinegar, carrots, onions and wicked Scotch bonnets, all swirled together and bubbling from a pan. — New York Times, 20 Apr. 2022 Dostal made a big save with just over four minutes remaining with a smooth glove snag on a wicked shot from Rempel. — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2022 His curveball is considered one of the most wicked pitches in Negro Leagues history. — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

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wicked

adjective

wick·ed | \ ˈwi-kəd

wickeder; wickedest

Kids Definition of wicked

1 : bad in behavior, moral state, or effect : evil "… you're a wicked girl to stand in the way of your sister's good fortune."— Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain

2 : dangerous sense 2 a wicked storm

3 : of exceptional quality or degree He threw some wicked pitches.