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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mick¹

First recorded in 1870–75, Americanism; generic use of Mick, diminutive or pet name of Michael

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mick¹

C19: from the nickname for Michael

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From The New Yorker

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.

From Time

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

From New York Times