1. A mechanical writing device from a bygone era, characterized by its sturdy, cast-iron frame and clack of proud keys, often repurposed today as atmospheric lighting fixtures.
2.colloq. An artisanal keyboard with a footprint that refuses to share desk space without a fight.
In a sentence,
"It sat on his desk, a thiccc vintage typewriter, casting shadows like a miniature Art Deco skyscraper."
Etymology,
From Latin typus (impression, pattern) + scriptor (writer). First coined in English in the late 19th century, when 'word processor' meant something else entirely.
Yes. Typewriter, Vintage is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on June 19, 2026 and filed in the Domestic Goods section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes a vintage typewriter thiccc?
An artisanal keyboard with a footprint that refuses to share desk space without a fight.
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).