strick
pronunciation
How to pronounce strick in British English:
UK [strɪk]
How to pronounce strick in American English:
US [strɪk]
Word Origin
- strick (n.)
- "handful of broken hemp, jute, flax, etc.," c. 1400, apparently from root of strike (v.). Also as a verb (c. 1400).
Example
- 1. I will strick to my promise .
- 2. He is a strick teacher , could you explain that to him clearly for me ?
- 3. Strick to your moral standard , especially when facing some hard choices .
- 4. However , I gave up playing violin because of the strick coach and my little age .
- 5. The man was killed in strick secrecy .