1. A formidable maritime vessel characterized by extensive displacement and reinforced armor, often presenting an imposing silhouette when viewed astern in reflective waters.
2.colloq. A seafaring behemoth that refuses to fit neatly within the confines of a standard harbor.
In a sentence,
"Seeing a thiccc battleship navigate under the bridge, the river seemed to shrink in protest."
Etymology,
From Middle English 'batel' meaning 'battle' and 'ship'—an Old English term for a vessel. The term 'battleship' was first recorded in the late 18th century, when a ship decided it was tired of sharing the spotlight.
Yes. Battleship, Naval is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on August 10, 2026 and filed in the Vehicles & Transport section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes a naval battleship thiccc?
A seafaring behemoth that refuses to fit neatly within the confines of a standard harbor.
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).