Is being called thick an insult?

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Pyrofox · Accepted Answer

Some females take it as offensive. But now a days when it comes to most guys and some females even its more of a "meme" and a joke of a compliment. As most of the time when the term Thicc is related to a man or woman its often times referring to thighs. In an attractive manner. Its mostly just crude humor that is just meant to get laughed at. Or jokingly pushed. Nothing serious or bad is meant to be taken by the comment.

And even if its used in a insulting tone. Its really just saying the truth that honestly those around you probably are sugar coating cause they are too worried about your feelings.

JimboGB · Accepted Answer

Depends, if they was talking about your intelligence, then yes.  If they was talking about your physique, then no.

Lauren-green · Accepted Answer

Depends in which context it was about.

1. If you were talking about intelligence or something in relevance with intelligence, then "thick" would mean he was calling you dumb.

2. If the context was about weight or your body, then he was calling you either curvy. Typically referred to someone who has good assets.

Sky_Blue_123 · Accepted Answer

Thick generally means stupid in the uk but thicc in the us means curvy, as in a compliment

holograph · Answer

Usually it is an insult, though there's a trend on the internet, especially among certain demographics, to use it as a positive. Sometimes, when used that way, it's spelled "THICC" and may be capitalized as such. In that case, it's probably not meant as an insult, but it does insult the intelligence of the actual person saying it.

In pretty much any other instance, it means the person is calling you overweight (they could mean slightly overweight or morbidly obese, depending on who is saying it) or stupid (sometimes called "thick-headed" - I remember the Mug root beer commercial with "Mr. Dumass" and the slogan at the end was "Sometimes it's good to be thick-headed")

JKingOff · Answer

Yes. In more ways than one. If someone calls you thick it is usually in reference to your size. you would literally have to be so overweight that you're even heavier than your male counterpart. That is not a good thing! Another way to identify it is being thick-headed. Also not a good thing! it means that information has a hard time penetrating your skull that you're slow to understand, and that you're ignorant as a result. it can also be perceived as someone claiming that you are being difficult, or unreasonable. All of which are definitely far from being compliments! So yes, it is an insult. And intend it as just thus. There is no camouflaging, or mistaking this kind of insult. It is not something that can be perceived as anything else, unless the person commenting is into BBW. Which most people are not. Hope this clarifies.

JackSmy · Answer

I think that maybe a better word is 'CUDDLY'!! I LOVE Cuddly ladies!! Nice, soft curves, NO RIBS OR HIP BONES!!! A great evening, is making something for dinner, together, and then cuddling on the couch, with a little blanket, and eating together, watching a movie!! Probably some 'girlie' movie, as I let her pick, but usually, it's fine, because I like some of those, when cuddling close with her!

Reaperbot666 · Answer

For body type. It more or less means curvy bigger person.

Since most people view curvy as a smaller frame person with wide hips and/or bust if they are a woman.

So depending on how you look and feel about it. It can be good or bad.

But it was meant as a good thing.

Nicolette777 · Answer

Thick spelled ‘thick’ means stupid and dumb so is definitely not a compliment. Thicc speller ‘thicc’ means voluptuous. It can be a positive thing or a negative thing depending on the tone of voice and how someone says it. Generally, it’s a compliment... but not always

SergeantSmoke · Answer

Well, I guess that depends! If you mean thick, like "thick-headed", that's pretty rude.
BUT, if you mean thick as in round thighs and body, (Some people say "Thicc") that could sometimes be insulting, but if you hear that from me, take it as a compliment!

StephenCF · Answer

“Thicc” is a compliment for women, but if you mean it as you spelled it (“thick”) then yes, it’s an insult where I come from. It means stupid or retarded.

When I was in school, a brutal fight broke out between 2 classmates in the gym locker room, which was caused by one of them calling the other “thick” during an argument 😦

Browneye57 · Answer

Not necessarily, some guys like thick. It is the opposite of thin, you know?
If you're fat then do something about it. If you're not then quit worrying about it and just rock whatcha got.
A curvy juicy woman is a delight. More cushion for the pushin'. ;)

Kumarvarun14 · Answer

Thick means being stupid in the UK: eg: Oi, are you thick in the head mate?
Or
The person could be referring to someone as Thicc (mind the spelling) which is probably a millenial way of calling a girl with a bit of weight on sexy. Eg: Damn girl, you thicc!

robertKugler · Answer

Think could meet thick skulled like your hard to get though to.. communication wise.. if your thick physical.. you should be self aware n agnolage the other person gifted perception.. and find out what other uncanny observations he would like to declare..

joanofarcher · Answer

For your body type? I don't think so. I've only heard it used to describe women people find attractive.

For your mental faculties? Yes. That means you are thick skulled, obstinate and tedious to engage.

sexphobe · Answer

Depends in what sense the person means it when they call you that. In the UK ‘thick’ can mean stupid (thick skulled), but it seems to be dying out recently since the term ‘thicc’ (curvy) has become popular, which is typically a compliment

Drowningkingfish · Answer

Yes it's slang for a 'dull' or 'stupid' person, usually only britts use this word to insult someone though. I guess the insult is based off the idea of having a thick skull that won't listen or care about anything, from this original metaphor.

SjE78 · Answer

depends on the manner in which it was used...
it can be another word that means stupid, fat of thick as in solid character or loyal
for example myself and my mate's friendship is thick as feck...

or that person is a thick feck... etc

Crazygurl3010 · Answer

It depends on the person like for me being called thick makes me feel good but for other woman it may feel like a insult, but whatever way you take it isn't wrong cause that's you're opinion

NightFlirt · Answer

What would you rather be called: Fat, Sow, Whale, Cow, Big Boned, Over Weight, Heifer, Big Block, or Thick? As long as your SO calls you Beautiful none of the other labels matter.

naijagurl · Answer

It’s a compliment. If someone calls you thick then they think you have good looking curves. If they wanted to insult your weight then they’d call you fat, not thick.

WhiteMageDende · Answer

Not being called fat is. Thick means that your curvy but in all the right places. Could be your ass, tits, or thighs. As long as you dont get called bbw or average build than your fine

rubyrose83 · Answer

Yes, it's just a way for a chubby chaser to say that you're his type or a 'polite' way to tiptoe around calling someone fat

alohaahyes · Answer

Not to me. I wish someone would tell me I'm thicc without saying "just kidding" afterward.

leahzrc · Answer

To me it is because I have been trying to be thin but if im trying to be sexy then thick is a compliment

raverae · Answer

Depends.  "Damn girl, you thick!" Is great "You're thick" can go either way "too thick" is likely bad

andreasderjuengere · Answer

If I say it, it will most likely have a bit of an insult coming with it. Criticism in the least... It is as much my own right to prefer slim-ness as others have the right to be... thick.

AaronKrieger · Answer

It usually means someone is complimenting a girl's body or they're calling the girl thick as in she's dumb.

Cruizer · Answer

In England or any of the commonwealth, yes. It means you're stupid.

In America or in the context of "thicc" rather than thick, no it's not an insult. I think it's a good thing. However the line is blurred.

BestUserName100 · Answer

No not if they didn’t mean it like that. Who knows maybe they like it and that’s their type they go after. Why would it be negative.

natasha3012 · Answer

If you want to take is as an insult. Lol... But definitely not one to me.

Serenitykayyy · Answer

I think it depends on the person’s outlook on weight.

5_AM_Oracle · Answer

I don't see it as one, it's more a compliment that they like our curves

Warmapplecrumble · Answer

Depends on the person.

Ask them if think overweight women are unattractive?
If they say no its a insult.

Also ask them to define overweight and thick.
If the answers are same then definitely its a insult.

ImagineSketchy · Answer

Depends on what they are referring to. If they say you're thick headed, that's totally an insult. If they mean your weight and not your overall shape, also an insult. Thick isn't really a solid insult, but not everyone would take it so well.

RawIronhide · Answer

No thick is a good thing no a days. At least thats what i think.

nerms123 · Answer

No it’s usually a compliment otherwise they’d say fat

jonesjessica812 · Answer

Depends if you work out or not. I hate it when girls on dating sites say they're thick in the right places but they look fat and disgusting. I wouldn't touch em with a 10 foot pole

Haelaeix123 · Answer

Not necessarily, its just another word for curvy really

ClubRockerArun · Answer

If you take it as an insult, Yes it is. If you just ignore, The person who called you thick will be offended. Just Don't give a damn what they say

1828avaava1828 · Answer

not usually. I'm not thick. I have proportions I happy with though! Thick is usually a compliment i think

Bmp55 · Answer

No not at all . You are who you are and if your happy with that , then that is all that matters. We other people say or think is uncontrollable so don't waste and second thought

Babygirl_S · Answer

Who calls women thick? They either call them thin or fat.

ObsidianNuLL · Answer

Thick is in. It's attractive. Unless you don't view it that way.

samael_kmarty · Answer

Yes and no it the person in front who you said. But to be honest it is. Also saying that your skinny or fat.

lsjr16 · Answer

I don’t think so. It depends on who said it. If you don’t know the person it might be. Also thickness is celebrated in America now. Big booty and curves are hot now thanks to music

genericname85 · Answer

thick is the modern word for voluptuous. it means they think you're sexy.

Massageman · Answer

Depends on how "thick". But, why call each other by adjectives?

Anonymous · Answer

No. A lot of women wish they were thick. They go and get plastic surgery to even get a chance to be called thick. Thick is sexy as long as you keep your coco bottle shape

bigcuband · Answer

I don't use thick, if she got booty I tell her she got cakes and I want to frost em

IceCastles · Answer

No, it has served me well. With black and white men.

xKatAttackx · Answer

Usually no but the original meaning, and image of the word, has been taken over.

GreatnessBack · Answer

Depends on who says it and how.  I say it as a form of flattery.

markscott · Answer

Yes, being called thick is an insult. Indicating your mind is slow to comprehend.

i_am_tbjxii · Answer

I don’t know where a lot of you are from but where I’m from that’s a major compliment for women.

skeetskeetskeet · Answer

If ita a white guy saying it its an insult... ita a compliment if a black dude says it

VascoDeGemada · Answer

If you're asking instead of googling I guess their right

Anonymous · Answer

It used to be. Once upon a time in a galaxy far far away it meant you were stupid. Now it means you have low body fat but aren't skinny.

KingIncognito · Answer

It depends on how they mean it. But mostly no. It's a complement

wildcardjack28 · Answer

No just means you have curves in places that certain others girls do not

jojouzumaki · Answer

nah, it’s a compliment 😊

purplepoppy · Answer

It can also mean stupid in the UK

Gedaria · Answer

Can be ,, it can mean you are overweight, or not too brainy …..

chiracker01 · Answer

Some females take that as in insult, but as dudes we don’t mean nothing to it. It’s a compliment actually

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