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sic

The correct spelling is sic.

How to pronounce sic

/sɪk/
verb

IPA: /sɪk/

Say it like: Sic

The correct spelling is sic. To mark with a bracketed sic. For example: "He sicced his dog on me!"

Usage Examples

He sicced his dog on me!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To mark with a bracketed sic.
  2. 2.To incite an attack by, especially a dog or dogs.
  3. 3.To set upon; to chase; to attack.

adverb

  1. 1.Thus; thus written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.

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