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Meaning of wicked

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wicked

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪkɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. People who are wicked.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Evil or mischievous by nature.

    Synonyms:evilimmoralmalevolentmaliciousnefarioustwistedvillainous
  2. Excellent; awesome; masterful.

    Example: That was a wicked guitar solo, bro!

    Synonyms:awesomebadcooldopeevilexcellentfar outgroovy

adverb

Definitions

  1. Very, extremely.

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

    Synonyms:hellahelluv

wicked

Pronunciation:/wɪkt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.

    Example: The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body.

  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.

    Example: The moisture slowly wicked through the wood.

  3. To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a wick.

    Example: a two-wicked lamp

wicked

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪkɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Active; brisk.

  2. (Alternative form of) wick (Etymology 3 Adjective), as applying to inanimate objects only.

  3. Infested with maggots.