Mick

American

[mik] / mɪk /

noun

(often lowercase)

a contemptuous term for a person of Irish birth or descent.

Mick British

/ ˈmɪkɪ, mɪk /

noun

derogatory (sometimes not capital) a slang name for an Irishman or a Roman Catholic
the tails side of a coin

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Etymology

Origin of Mick

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

Example Sentences

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Snacks net sales and meals and beverages net sales each fell 4%, with Chief Executive Mick Beekhuizen citing soft sales and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

On the last earnings call, CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged that the recovery in snacks was taking longer than expected.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Band members were art school students and dropouts, like Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols and Joe Strummer and Mick Jones from the Clash.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Mick Tostevin, secretary of the Jersey Taxi Drivers Association, said he had "mixed opinions" about the use of automated vehicles, but thought it would "eventually happen".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mick looked up quickly and it was Mister Singer.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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