Dickiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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dickiest
[ ˈdɪk.i.əst ]
describing something
The term 'dickiest' is often used to describe the most problematic or difficult situation or person. It implies a sense of annoyance or frustration due to the complexity or challenge presented. This word is derived from 'dicky,' which indicates something that is unstable or unreliable. In informal contexts, it often relates to someone's behavior that is troublesome or irritating. The superlative form suggests that among several options, this one is the worst.
Synonyms
most difficult, most troublesome, trickiest.
Examples of usage
- This is the dickiest project I've ever worked on.
- He always finds a way to be the dickiest in discussions.
- That's the dickiest excuse I've ever heard.
Translations
Translations of the word "dickiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais idiota
🇮🇳 सबसे बेवकूफ
🇩🇪 am dämlichsten
🇮🇩 paling bodoh
🇺🇦 найтупіший
🇵🇱 najgłupszy
🇯🇵 最も愚かな
🇫🇷 le plus idiot
🇪🇸 el más tonto
🇹🇷 en aptal
🇰🇷 가장 바보 같은
🇸🇦 الأكثر غباءً
🇨🇿 nejhloupější
🇸🇰 najhlúpejší
🇨🇳 最愚蠢的
🇸🇮 najbednejši
🇮🇸 heimskastur
🇰🇿 ең ақымақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უგუნური
🇦🇿 ən axmaq
🇲🇽 el más tonto
Etymology
The word 'dicky' originates from the late 19th century in British slang, often used to describe something problematic or not functioning properly. The suffix '-est' is commonly added in English to form the superlative degree of adjectives. 'Dicky' itself can have various connotations, including describing someone as ineffectual or indicating that an object is in a precarious state. Over time, the term evolved with informal usage, particularly in colloquial conversations, where it intertwines with expressions of frustration or sarcasm.