Definition: The word "thick skin" in Greek means to be thick or lacking in substance, much like a thick layer of paint, usually applied over a surface to create a more durable finish. In terms of definition, "thick skin" can refer to any object that is thick or lacking in substance, such as a book cover made from thick cardboard, a piece of metal with deep grooves. It also refers to an impressionist painting technique where the artist adds layers of paint and applies them on top to create depth. The term typically comes from Greek roots "thick" (ακρίνω), which means thick, or "skin" (λευθώρησις), which literally means a thick layer.