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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The Rolling Stones suffered a similar fate: Keith Richards and Mick Jagger lost the rights to their early material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
After opening his boutique, he designed for many stars included Mick and Bianca Jagger, Jane Birkin and Natalie Wood.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Apparently Mick asked for me, and I just think that’s so cool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
In April 2023, the last member of the Mayo 1951 panel, Dr Mick Loftus, passed away.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mick went into the closet of Bill’s room and brought out some other pictures she had done in the class—some pencil drawings, some water-colors, and one canvas with oils.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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