(sic)
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Used in journalism when someone uses slang or misspeaks and the author doesnt correct it to keep the quote intact. -
Used when quoting someone directly (usually in newspapers) and placed after the person being quoted makes a spelling error. The journalist/writer inserts (sic) to inform the reader that they aware of the spelling error but left it that way as to keep the quote verbatim
This is usually used for written quotes ie. letters -
A friendly term used by fans of Slipknot (Maggots) to basically say stay cool or stay the same. Originated from the actual song by Slipknot called (sic).
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