Sick Burn

Pronunciation: /sɪk bɜrn/

Definitions of sick burn

noun a slang term used to describe a particularly harsh insult or comeback

Example Sentences

A1 She made a sick burn on her friend's outfit.

A2 He couldn't handle the sick burn his sister gave him in front of his friends.

B1 The comedian delivered a sick burn during his stand-up routine.

B2 The politician's opponent hit back with a sick burn during the debate.

C1 The author's novel was full of witty sick burns that left readers in stitches.

C2 The talk show host is known for her sharp wit and ability to deliver sick burns to her guests.

Examples of sick burn in a Sentence

formal The professor delivered a sick burn during the debate, pointing out the flaws in his opponent's argument.

informal Did you hear that sick burn John made at the party last night? It had everyone laughing.

slang That was a savage sick burn! I can't believe she said that to him.

figurative Her words were like a sick burn, leaving him feeling embarrassed and defeated.

Grammatical Forms of sick burn

• past tense: sick burned
• plural: sick burns
• comparative: sicker burn
• superlative: sickest burn
• present tense: sick burn
• future tense: will sick burn
• perfect tense: has sick burned
• continuous tense: is sick burning
• singular: sick burn
• positive degree: very sick burn
• infinitive: to sick burn
• gerund: sick burning
• participle: sick burned

Origin and Evolution of sick burn

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sick burn' originated in American English slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a particularly harsh insult or criticism, 'sick burn' has evolved to also encompass any impressive or cutting remark in colloquial language.