Mick

American  

[mik] / mɪk /

noun

(often lowercase)

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

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Mick British  

/ 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

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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

Katherine Micks announced the charges — including perjury, filing false voter registration and false declaration of candidacy — against acting Sheriff Randall Waltz on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

His last radio contact with the Micks was four minutes later, at 2:44 p.m.

From Washington Times