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sick

The correct spelling is sick.

How to pronounce sick

/sɪk/
noun

IPA: /sɪk/

Say it like: Sik

The correct spelling is sick. Sick people in general as a group. For example: "We have to cure the sick."

Usage Examples

We have to cure the sick.

He lay there in a pool of his own sick.

I woke up at 4 am and sicked on the floor.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Sick people in general as a group.
  2. 2.Vomit.

verb

  1. 1.To vomit.
  2. 2.To fall sick; to sicken.
  3. 3.To incite an attack by, especially a dog or dogs.
  4. 4.To set upon; to chase; to attack.

adjective

  1. 1.Having an urge to vomit.
  2. 2.In poor health.
  3. 3.Mentally unstable, disturbed.
  4. 4.In bad taste.
  5. 5.Tired of or annoyed by something.

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