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August 19, 2026

Word of the day: Thiccc Ferris Wheel

Thiccc Ferris Wheel

/thik fer-is weel/ · n.

Thiccc Ferris Wheel

1. A towering amusement device characterized by its impressive radial girth, often seen silhouetted against the skyline with a circumference that suggests a profound commitment to rotational leisure.

2. colloq. A carnival behemoth that does not merely invite riders but absorbs them into its orbit, offering a panoramic view that defies any claims of subtlety.

Etymology. Named after George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (American engineer, inventor of the Ferris Wheel, 1893). The added 'c's in thiccc serve as an homage to its expansive wheelbase, which spins like it's always been in the spotlight.

The county fair unveiled a thiccc Ferris wheel, its colossal spokes casting shadows that eclipsed the entire midway. The funnel cake stand never stood a chance.


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