Mick
Americannoun
noun
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derogatory (sometimes not capital) a slang name for an Irishman or a Roman Catholic
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the tails side of a coin
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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Not to mention that the output of new material by the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards songwriting team had slowed to a trickle, essentially adding up to a couple of singles over the previous decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Among those who help is Mick Davies, who said he was "hooked" on looking out for the birds, despite the presents they leave him.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
After guitar virtuoso Mick Taylor’s departure from the Stones in late 1974, the band used “Black and Blue” to audition potential replacements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Mick Jagger is nearby, ambling through the hotel hallway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Finally he called across the room to Mick.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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