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Mick

[ mik ]

noun

(often lowercase)
  1. a contemptuous term for a person of Irish birth or descent.


Mick

/ ˈmɪkɪ; mɪk /

noun

  1. derogatory.
    sometimes not capital a slang name for an Irishman or a Roman Catholic
  2. the tails side of a coin
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Mick1

First recorded in 1870–75, Americanism; generic use of Mick, diminutive or pet name of Michael
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Mick1

C19: from the nickname for Michael
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Example Sentences

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Micks’ office said they could not comment further on the case.

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With its status as an essential service, Micks Cycles has remained open throughout the pandemic.

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Read your Johnson, read your Pope, and avoid the dreamy Micks.

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Tom Petty, who passed away on Tuesday at 66, felt like part of the rock firmament in a way that was different from your Pauls, your Micks, your Anguses.

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Mr. Micks’s bet is on Theodore Roosevelt, imperialist brawler and butcher of many animals.

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