‘Sick’ equals ‘Awesome’ in slang
If you hear someone say “sick,” don’t panic! It’s a slang term that means “cool,” “rad,” or “awesome.” So, if someone tells you that your dance moves are “sick,” they’re actually complimenting you! They’re saying your dancing is pretty impressive.
Interestingly, the slang term “sick” started to mean “cool” around the 1980s, similar to how the term “wicked” evolved. It was commonly used by skateboarders, surfers, and young people in general. If you heard it back then, it’s likely you were hanging around a skate park or a beach.
Many believe that it was the skateboarders who gave “sick” its cool meaning. They used it to describe awesome tricks that were so daring, you had to be “sick in the head” to even try them. So, next time you hear “sick,” remember, it’s not about health. It’s all about being cool, rad, and awesome.
Example for using ‘Sick’ in a conversation
Hey, did you see the new Marvel movie? It was sick! 🤩
Yeah, I heard it’s really good! I can’t wait to watch it. 😎
You definitely should! The action scenes are sick, and the storyline is amazing. 🎬
That sounds awesome! I’ll make sure to catch it this weekend. Thanks for the recommendation! 🙌
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|---|---|
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