ADJECTIVE
dick/dɪk/thick; fat; plump
dick is a German adjective that means thick, fat, or plump. It is pronounced /dɪk/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dicker" and "dicksten".
Definitions
1.having a large distance between two surfaces; not thin(physical characteristics)
a.thick (e.g. of objects, layers)
Das Buch hat sehr dicke Seiten.—The book has very thick pages.
2.describing a person or animal with lots of body fat; fat; plump(body characteristics, informal)
a.fat or plump (person or animal)
Er wurde früher oft gehänselt, weil er dick war.—He was often teased in the past because he was fat.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dick |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dicker |
| Superlative | dicksten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dick" mean in English?
- "dick" means thick, fat, or plump. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "dick"?
- "dick" is pronounced /dɪk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "dick"?
- The comparative of "dick" is "dicker" and the superlative is "dicksten".
- What part of speech is "dick"?
- "dick" is a adjective in German.
