Sick
Slang Term
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Extremely good, amazing.
极好的，太厉害了。
Increíblemente bueno, alucinante.
めちゃくちゃいい、すごい。
엄청 좋은, 대단한.
Modern slang reversal—'sick' meaning impressive rather than ill.
现代俚语的含义反转——'sick'在这里表示令人印象深刻，而非生病。
Inversión de significado en el argot moderno: 'sick' significa impresionante en vez de enfermo.
現代のスラングの意味反転。「sick」は本来「病気の」だが、ここでは「すごい」という意味。
현대 속어의 의미 역전—'sick'이 아프다는 뜻 대신 인상적이라는 뜻으로 사용.
Examples
- That's sick! 太酷了！¡Eso es increíble!それはやばい！그건 대박이야!
- Sick skills! 技术太牛了！¡Habilidades increíbles!やばいスキル！대박 실력!
Pronunciation
/sɪk/
Usage Guide
Context: youth
Tone: impressed
✓ Do Say
- That's sick!太酷了！¡Eso es increíble!それはやばい！대박이야!
✗ Don't Say
- Modern slang现代俚语Argot moderno現代のスラング현대 속어
Common Mistakes
- Means excellent, not ill
Origin & History
Modern slang reversal—so good it makes you sick.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: Young adults
Social background: Universal
Variations
SickSicko mode
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