An Entry Thursday, August 20, 2026
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An assemblage of thiccc brass padlocks, each vying for dominance in a crowded marketplace.

Plate CXXIX., An assemblage of thiccc brass padlocks, each vying for dominance in a crowded marketplace.

Photo by T on Unsplash

Lock, Padlock Brass

/pad-lok BRAS/  n.
  1. 1. A security device characterized by its robust brass construction and notable heft, often serving both utilitarian and decorative roles on outdoor fences.
  2. 2. colloq. An urban accessory that clings to its surroundings with unwavering dedication, refusing to be ignored.
In a sentence,

"He added another thiccc brass padlock to the crowded fence, ensuring that even the pigeons took the long way around."

Etymology,

From Middle English 'padlok,' of unknown origin, likely referring to a lock with a 'pad' or 'clasp' mechanism; brass from Latin 'aes' (bronze), noting its intrinsic flair. A device that locks in its own gravitas.

Frequently asked

Is a padlock brass thiccc?

Yes. Lock, Padlock Brass is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on August 20, 2026 and filed in the Domestic Goods section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.

What makes a padlock brass thiccc?

An urban accessory that clings to its surroundings with unwavering dedication, refusing to be ignored.

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 T, via Unsplash. Catalogued under plate CXXIX.
  2. Direct ruling URL: thiccctionary.com/is/lock-thiccc/ — the shareable "Is a lock thiccc?" page.
  3. Cross-reference: Thiccctionary A-Z, L.
  4. Catalogued under: Domestic Goods. See related entries below.
  5. Editorial review: pending objection from the Senior Cataloguer's office.

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