sicko
Sicko (noun) means Slang: someone with disturbing or depraved tastes or habits. Example: “The tabloids called the vandal a "sicko" for what he did to the memorial.”
How to use sicko
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn insulting slang term for someone seen as depraved or mentally disturbed.
Informal and derogatory — avoid in formal or clinical contexts.
Word forms
more sicko comparative, sickos plural, sickoes plural, most sicko superlative
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The tabloids called the vandal a "_____" for what he did to the memorial.
Etymology
From "sick" plus the informal suffix "-o", which forms slangy nouns for a type of person (compare "weirdo").
Frequently asked questions
What does “sicko” mean?
The word “sicko” means slang: someone with disturbing or depraved tastes or habits. In plain terms, an insulting slang term for someone seen as depraved or mentally disturbed.
How do you pronounce “sicko”?
“Sicko” is pronounced SIH-koh (/ˈsɪkoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sicko” in a sentence?
Here is “sicko” used in a sentence: “The tabloids called the vandal a "sicko" for what he did to the memorial.”
What part of speech is “sicko”?
“Sicko” is a noun.