1. A culinary construct of formidable depth, characterized by a thick crust that forms a vessel for an abundance of toppings; esp. one observed from above, in a state of savory contemplation.
2.colloq. A Chicagoan commitment to vertical indulgence, refusing to fit into standard pizza boxes without a negotiation.
In a sentence,
"He ordered a thiccc deep dish pizza, and the table braced itself for the delivery. The pan was just a suggestion."
Etymology,
From Italian pizza, meaning 'pie', and English deep dish, describing the architectural ambitions of its crust. First attested in Chicago, where altitude is a flavor profile.
Yes. Pizza, Deep Dish is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on August 1, 2026 and filed in the Foods of Substance section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes a deep dish pizza thiccc?
A Chicagoan commitment to vertical indulgence, refusing to fit into standard pizza boxes without a negotiation.
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).
