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Sick burn
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a sharp, clever, or cutting insult
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sick burns
What does "sick burn" mean in insult slang?
The phrase "sick burn" refers to a sharp, clever, or highly effective insult or comeback that humiliates or strongly embarrasses someone. The structure combines "sick," meaning impressive or intense, with "burn," which metaphorically describes verbal attack or ridicule. It is informal slang commonly used in joking or competitive exchanges to praise a particularly strong or witty remark.
Examples
That comeback was a sick burn.
