Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thilk

Pronoun
/θɪlk/
Definition
A dialectal term used in some English-speaking regions, meaning ‘that’ or ‘the latter’.
Examples
  • When I saw the painting, thilk reminded me of my childhood.
  • Can you pass me thilk book on the shelf?
  • She prefers thilk approach over the others we’ve tried.
Meaning
Thilk refers to a specific object or item that has been previously mentioned or is understood from the context.
Synonyms
  • that
  • the latter
  • the said