SIC

What Does SIC Mean in a Text?

SIC is an Indication of a Written Mistake. It comes from the Latin phrase "sic erat scriptum," meaning "thus was it written."

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When I write SIC, I mean this:

meaning of SIC

"Indication of Written Mistake"

Summary of Key Points

"Indication of a Written Mistake" is the most common definition for SIC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
SIC
Definition:Indication of Written Mistake
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of SIC Used in a Text

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