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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Gregoire cites the club's 1973 FA Cup-winning captain Bobby Kerr and experienced midfielder Mick Docherty as two colleagues who made him feel welcome, in a debut season where he made eight first-team appearances.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A singer and guitarist who had stood within spitting distance of Mick Jagger at the Rolling Stones show, Brioso said his own band broke up when most of its members emigrated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
The place was a sty to begin with and only becomes more squalid after Mick, Keith and Brian move in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Cockroaches is an alias that lead singer Mick Jagger, fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards and bass guitarist Ronnie Wood have used in the past to play secret shows.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Mick tried to jerk loose, but her Mama held on to her arm.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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