Mick

American  

[mik] / mɪk /

noun

(often lowercase)

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

---

Mick British  

/ mɪk /

noun

1. derogatory (sometimes not capital) a slang name for an Irishman or a Roman Catholic

2. 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

See Examples For:

Mick

Campbell’s chief executive Mick Beekhuizen is also trying to update the company’s core products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

It doesn’t work like that,” says Mick Blakeley, head of operational development at Citizens Advice Liverpool, a charity that offers advice on issues like claiming benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Liam's riff on Mick Jagger's creaking limbs is worth the price of admission alone.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Or from locking up Mick Cronin through 2030, even though UCLA’s prickly basketball coach embarrasses the university annually and hasn’t reached a Sweet 16 since 2023.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Mick came home late from school and Bubber and Ralph and Spareribs were on the front sidewalk.

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

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---