An Entry Monday, May 25, 2026
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A glacial erratic, asserting geological sovereignty over a rocky beach.

Plate XLV., A glacial erratic, asserting geological sovereignty over a rocky beach.

Photo by Jani-Petteri Tammi on Unsplash

Boulder, Glacial Erratic

/GLAY-shul i-RAT-ik/  n.
  1. 1. A substantial rock formation, often resting incongruously upon a landscape, relocated by ancient glacial activity, notable for its commanding presence when viewed astern in natural light.
  2. 2. colloq. The heavyweight champion of the boulder world: uninvited, unmoving, unapologetically occupying its chosen coordinates.
In a sentence,

"That thiccc glacial erratic sat like a sentry on the beach, unbothered by the tides or time. The seagulls respect the mass."

Etymology,

From Latin 'glacies' meaning 'ice' and 'erraticus' meaning 'wandering', a nod to its journey across the ages. The object lesson in never skipping leg day, even for ice.

Frequently asked

Is a glacial erratic boulder thiccc?

Yes. Boulder, Glacial Erratic is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on May 25, 2026 and filed in the Architecture & Infrastructure section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.

What makes a glacial erratic boulder thiccc?

The heavyweight champion of the boulder world: uninvited, unmoving, unapologetically occupying its chosen coordinates.

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).

Sources

  1. Photograph by Jani-Petteri Tammi, via Unsplash. Catalogued under plate XLV.
  2. Direct ruling URL: thiccctionary.com/is/boulder-thiccc/ — the shareable "Is a boulder thiccc?" page.
  3. Cross-reference: Thiccctionary A-Z, B.
  4. Catalogued under: Architecture & Infrastructure. See related entries below.
  5. Editorial review: pending objection from the Senior Cataloguer's office.

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