what does "(sic)" means when it is used in writing?

Answer 1

http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com [sic].... now THAT's a gold standard.

Answer 2

SIC may mean one of the following: *[sic] or (sic) (from Latin sic for "thus"; see also list of Latin phrases) is a bracketed expression used to indicate that an unusual spelling, phrase, or any other preceding quoted material is intended to be read or printed exactly as shown (rather than being an error) and should not be corrected. ...

Answer 3

Sic transit gloria mundi -- Thus passes the glory of the world.

Sic semper tyrannis -- Thus always to tyrants (attributed to John Wilkes Booth as he leaped from the president's box at Ford Theater onto the stage, breaking his leg, after shooting President Lincoln).

As others have pointed out, "sic" standing alone merely means "thus" in Latin (see my two examples immediately above); but just put it in brackets and juxtapose it with a blatant error of spelling or grammar and it takes on a meaning more like, "Don't look at me! I didn't write it; I'm only reviewing it. Do you believe how this moron misspelled a simple word like 'moron'?"

Answer 4

"SIC" is used to indicate that a quoted passage, especially one containing an error or unconventional spelling, has been retained in its original form or written intentionally.

Answer 5

It as used when quoting someone who says something that is either ungrammatical, incorrect, or out of character to indicate that they really said what is printed; it is not a misprint or a misquote.
"Sic" is Latin for "thus".

Answer 6

Thus; so. Used to indicate that a quoted passage, especially one containing an error or unconventional spelling, has been retained in its original form or written intentionally.

Answer 7

Sic, as in sic him boy for a dog, slave, servant, soldier, or guard. it means shortly, get em.