noun
mick
mihk
noun
1
A short form of the given name Michael.
"Everyone at school just called him Mick."
2
An offensive slang term for an Irish person, especially one of Irish Catholic descent.
"The word has a long history as an ethnic slur and should generally be avoided."
How to Use Mick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly a nickname for Michael; also an old, offensive slang word for an Irish person.
When to use it
The ethnic slang sense is derogatory and best avoided; it survives mainly in historical or literary contexts.
Word Forms
more mick comparative, micks plural, Micks plural, most mick superlative
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Etymology
A short form of "Michael," which became so common as an Irish given name that it was later used (often disparagingly) as a general term for Irish people.