Spick
/spɪk/noun
A small and sharp point or spike.
The spick pierced my foot when I stepped on it.
Often appears as...
- sharp spick
- small spick
noun
Piece of something, especially a small piece.
There wasn't a spick of dirt left after cleaning.
Often appears as...
- spick of dust
- spick of food
noun
A person from a Spanish-speaking region, often used as a derogatory term.
She unjustly called him a spick.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A small and sharp point or spike.
The spick pierced my foot when I stepped on it.
Often appears as...
- sharp spick
- small spick
noun
Piece of something, especially a small piece.
There wasn't a spick of dirt left after cleaning.
Often appears as...
- spick of dust
- spick of food
noun
A person from a Spanish-speaking region, often used as a derogatory term.
She unjustly called him a spick.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Emphasizes the discomfort or pain from a sharp object.
I felt a spick from the thorn while gardening.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Used specifically for describing an actual, physical point.
Inspect the board for spicks before painting it.
Pro Tip 3/3Careful Use
Avoid using 'spick' to refer to non-physical spikes or pain.
Not applicable; this is an instruction.
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Quote examples
Ameen Rihani
Lebanese Writer
Like the seasons of the year, like history, truth also repeats itself. But we seldom recognize it when great poets or true artists - the prophets and the priests of our day - present it to us in garments spick and span, following the fashion of the age, the slant of its fancy, the turn and temper of its mind.
Quote examples
Ameen Rihani
Lebanese Writer
Like the seasons of the year, like history, truth also repeats itself. But we seldom recognize it when great poets or true artists - the prophets and the priests of our day - present it to us in garments spick and span, following the fashion of the age, the slant of its fancy, the turn and temper of its mind.
Example 1 of 1
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