crazy/insane gradation (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill AMRDEC]

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I believe that Ron Weasley uses the term in this sense in the "Harry
Potter" movies.

 

This calls to mind an expression heard frequently among the young (and

older natives of the area)in far northern New York,  where we lived

from the mid '70s till '08.  "Wicked" was often used as an

intensifier   or to signify something admirable.  I can't remember

ever hearing it anywhere else.

AM

 

 

 

 
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