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wicked

The correct spelling is wicked.

How to pronounce wicked

/ˈwɪkɪd/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɪkɪd/

Say it like: Wik-ed

The correct spelling is wicked. People who are wicked. For example: "That was a wicked guitar solo, bro!"

Usage Examples

That was a wicked guitar solo, bro!

The band we went to see the other night was wicked loud!

The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.People who are wicked.

adjective

  1. 1.Evil or mischievous by nature.
  2. 2.Excellent; awesome; masterful.
  3. 3.Having a wick.
  4. 4.Active; brisk.
  5. 5.(Alternative form of) wick (Etymology 3 Adjective), as applying to inanimate objects only.

adverb

  1. 1.Very, extremely.

verb

  1. 1.To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
  2. 2.(of a liquid) To traverse (i.e. be conveyed by capillary action) through a wick or other porous material, as water through a sponge. Usually followed by through.
  3. 3.To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.

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