In the expression:"I'll sick my dog on you", how is "sick" spelled?

Question

I couldn't find it in the dictionary. I've been hearing the expression on T.V. but I don't know how "sick" is spelled. Is it "sick" or "seek" or what?

Answer 1

Here's the answer I'm sorry that sick is NOT wrong, but it is not, and neither, in a sense, is "seek."



The word is "sick," not necessarily "sic," according to the Oxford English Dictionary. However, "sic" is also listed ("Also sic"). It turns out that in either form it is dialect, and a variation of Seek! [But the main listing is "sick," with "sic" as an alternative, and no independent listing for "sic"]



I too would have thought it "sic," but you have to keep an open mind in these things since what we are used to and comfortable with, is what we tend to think is "right." But what is right and what we do has very little necessary relation.



Here is the dictionary definition and spelling:



"Sick:"

"Also sic. [dial. var. of SEEK v.]



1. trans. Of a dog: To set upon, attack (an animal). Chiefly in imperative.



2. a. To incite or encourage (a person) to attack. Const. with on adv. or prep. Also, to set (a dog or other animal) on or at.



b. fig. To set (a person) to work on; to set (a person) to pursue, observe, accompany, etc. (const. on or on to)."

Answer 2

It does get on my nerves sometimes when people "brag" about how wonderful they are that they rescued a starving & dieing dog and blah blah. I do love to hear stories about animals who where once abused or sick & how now they are healthy and happy in a home that loves them but when the person makes the story more about them then screw that I don't care (lol)!! Once in a while when talking with fellow dog people I will bring up my Murphy's story (if it has to do with the subject) about how he was abused, scared, untrained, a bit agressive, very skinny etc. and how now he is a very friendly healthy and content dog but again the story is about Murph not about me. Now I do have to disagree a little bit on some parts, I volunteer at an animal shelter and have for a while and am a big shelter advocate and I was a little bit disappointed to see so many answers from people I normally agree with talking about many shelter dogs being sick & having behavior problems. Yes some dogs do, but many times shelter dogs are healthy and don't have many behavioral issues (though most of the time dogs that have been there the longest do have some "issues") actually most the time dogs are given to shelters because of reasons like moving, new baby in the family, not enough time, financial issues etc. And for puppies, most are unwanted litters that where born because some idiot didn't spay their dog. And when I look for a dog, again I am such a shelter fanatic most of my dogs will probably always be rescues, I first look into wich dog will fit best in my lifestyle and such once I find that out then yes I would probably go for the dog that is sick, has special needs or behavioral issues (as long as I know I can handle that) just because that is the kind of person I am. All three of those things highly reduce a animal's chance of being adopted and I am a fan of the underdog. I mean once you bring that dog home & give it some TLC and everything it neeeds then it will get healthier and better behaved. I mean my Murph had several "issues" (though we did not know this when we adopted him) and after working with him & never giving up he is one of the best dogs I have ever known and I love him so very much.

Answer 3

Sick A Dog

Answer 4

I'm doing basic obedience right now. My trainer hasn't once handled my dog. He has shown me how to handle my dog by using his own dog but that's about it. The reasoning is that I need to learn how to do these basic corrections and what not myself. Learn more https://tinyurl.im/ZaLBk



I have never considered sending my dog away for training. I guess I haven't found that much of a problem with him to even think about it.



Again, it may also have to do with the level of training you are looking for etc. No idea lol. I'm not a trainer. I think a first time dog owner needs to learn simple commands and how to handle their dog themselves as well.

Answer 5

Siked Definition

Answer 6

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In the expression:"I'll sick my dog on you", how is "sick" spelled?

I couldn't find it in the dictionary. I've been hearing the expression on T.V. but I don't know how "sick" is spelled. Is it "sick" or "seek" or what?

Answer 7

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Answer 8

sic2 also sick (sĭk) pronunciation

tr.v., sicced also sicked, sic·cing sick·ing, sics sicks.



1. To set upon; attack.

2. To urge or incite to hostile action; set: sicced the dogs on the intruders.

Answer 9

i believe it's spelled "sic"

Answer 10

I have also heard it called hissing the dogs on you.

Answer 11

It is spelled 'sic'...

Answer 12

Sick my dog on you??!!?



Does it mean like.. Puke?

Cause thats "Sick"



If it means They'll get thier dog on you,

Then i guess you could say "seek"



Depends what the actual meaning is..

Answer 13

it is spelled "sic"

Answer 14

Sic... Seek is a totally different work..

Answer 15

sic

Answer 16

i have always spelled it sick and i think or know thats right--i dont think there is another way to spell it---sick-em

Answer 17

sic .... i'll sic my dog on you ..

Answer 18

sic

Answer 19

sic



i don't know why?

Answer 20

Strangely enough S I C.

Answer 21

SICK. transitive verb. To set on; to urge to attack.

Answer 22

sic ... no 'k'