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Wicked

/ˈwɪkɪd/ · adverb · slang

An intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely' — wicked good, wicked cool.

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Definitions

1

Describing something impressively intense, cool, or extreme.

“She has a wicked jump shot.”
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As an adjective on its own, meaning excellent or awesome.

“You got front-row tickets? That's wicked.”
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3

Very or extremely. Used to amplify an adjective, especially in New England and 80s teen speak.

“That ride was wicked fast.”
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Wicked In A Sentence

It's wicked cold out, grab a jacket.
That new arcade game is wicked, you gotta try it.
He's wicked smart, aced every test.

Origin & Usage

Rooted in New England (especially Boston) dialect, 'wicked' as an intensifier spread into broader American youth slang through the 80s. It flips the literal 'evil' meaning into pure emphasis or praise.

Variants wicked goodwicked awesomewicked pissah
Tags #80s#american#pop

People Also Ask

What does wicked mean in slang?

It means 'very' or 'really' as an intensifier, or 'awesome' on its own. 'Wicked cool' just means very cool.

Where is 'wicked' used the most?

It's strongest in New England, especially Boston, but it spread nationwide as 80s slang.

Is wicked a bad word?

Not in this sense. The slang use is positive or neutral, the opposite of its literal 'evil' meaning.

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