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by MisterWiskersTech December 8, 2024
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Used when quoting someone directly (usually in newspapers) and placed after the person being quoted makes a spelling error. The journalist/writer inserts (sic) to inform the reader that they aware of the spelling error but left it that way as to keep the quote verbatim
This is usually used for written quotes ie. letters
This is usually used for written quotes ie. letters
by luke1111111111111111111111 December 28, 2005
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Used in journalism when someone uses slang or misspeaks and the author doesn't correct it to keep the quote intact.
Used in journalism when someone uses slang or misspeaks and the author doesn't correct it to keep the quote intact.
by Goose48 January 10, 2006
Get the (sic) mug.Latin, "thus"; used to indicate that an error in the original has been replicated in a quote.
When you're quoting someone else, and the original includes an error (spelling, fact, conception) it may be necessary to assure readers that (a) you noticed the error and (b) it is not yours, but that of the person you're quoting. Since it is a Latin expression, it needs to be italicized, and in the Urban Dictionary this means enclosing it in asterisks.
When you're quoting someone else, and the original includes an error (spelling, fact, conception) it may be necessary to assure readers that (a) you noticed the error and (b) it is not yours, but that of the person you're quoting. Since it is a Latin expression, it needs to be italicized, and in the Urban Dictionary this means enclosing it in asterisks.
His columns are full of brilliant insights such as this one:
"World War II erupted at Munich *sic* in 1941 *sic* because President Roosevelt *sic* was too weak-kneed to stand up to Hilter *sic*."
The man should not be allowed to go about unattended, let alone publish newspaper columns.
"World War II erupted at Munich *sic* in 1941 *sic* because President Roosevelt *sic* was too weak-kneed to stand up to Hilter *sic*."
The man should not be allowed to go about unattended, let alone publish newspaper columns.
by Abu Yahya March 7, 2009
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An old Slipknot song from 1999, Self-titled album.
Expression used by Slipknot fans (a.k.a Maggots) for expressing surprise or admiration.
An old Slipknot song from 1999, Self-titled album.
Expression used by Slipknot fans (a.k.a Maggots) for expressing surprise or admiration.
by vikxdz April 15, 2021
Get the (sic) mug.1) also (sic); used when quoting someone and the person being quoted made a spelling error. This shows that the writer is aware of the mistake but doesn't correct it in order to quote properly.
2) used in chats and forums to point out that someone has made a dumb or disgusting remark. Also used to point out spelling and/or grammar mistakes or annoying txt tlk.
Can be used with or without square brackets.
2) used in chats and forums to point out that someone has made a dumb or disgusting remark. Also used to point out spelling and/or grammar mistakes or annoying txt tlk.
Can be used with or without square brackets.
by Zombie Jesus_the second December 2, 2010
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