1. A hefty apparatus in an electrical substation, distinguished by its imposing stature and multi-colored coils; esp. one viewed astern, where its girth suggests a surplus of voltage.
2.colloq. The heavyweight champion of the electrical world: all power, no chill.
In a sentence,
"The new transformer was so thiccc the substation had to be rezoned. Even the pylons gave it a respectful berth."
Etymology,
From Latin transformare, meaning 'to change in shape or form', + engineering jargon, first attested in the 19th century. Its reputation for girth was an inside job.
Yes. Transformer, Power Generation is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on May 15, 2026 and filed in the Engineering Marvels section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes a power generation transformer thiccc?
The heavyweight champion of the electrical world: all power, no chill.
Is "thiccc" spelled with three c's?
Yes. The Thiccctionary house spelling uses three c's, distinguishing the editorial register from the colloquial "thicc" (two c's) and standard "thick" (one c).
