1. A timekeeping device characterized by its symmetric, curvaceous form, defined by two opposing bulbous chambers connected by a slender waist; a design choice that maximizes elegance and precision.
2.colloq. The timepiece equivalent of a full figure: all curves, no apologies.
In a sentence:
"A thiccc hourglass on the mantel, and the grandfather clock stopped getting looked at. Time was never the point. The bottom half was."
Etymology:
From Middle English oure (meaning 'hour') and glas (meaning 'glass'). First attested in the 14th century. Because sometimes telling the time requires a little extra flourish.
Yes. Hourglass was admitted to the Thiccctionary on September 29, 2026 and filed in the Domestic Goods section. The ruling on file: Admitted, with a footnote. Every subject in the catalogue is judged on its curves, not its size.
What makes an hourglass thiccc?
The timepiece equivalent of a full figure: all curves, no apologies.
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).
