Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Wicked

What does it mean?

In British slang, wicked is an adjective used to mean excellent, great, or impressive. While it literally means evil, in a casual context, it’s a very positive word. "That’s a wicked car!" or "The concert was wicked!" are common ways to express enthusiastic approval. It’s been a staple of British youth culture since the 80s and 90s.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive in slang; negative in literal use.

When do you use it?

When praising something cool or awesome.

Examples

Example 1: That skateboard trick was wicked!

Example 2: The film had a wicked soundtrack.

Question for you

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