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dick
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What does dick mean?
proper noun
- A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
More meanings (10)
noun
- (obsolete) A male person.
- (informal, slang, vulgar) The penis.
- (derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar) A contemptible or obnoxious person; a jerk; traditionally, especially, a male jerk.
- (slang, vulgar) Absolutely nothing.
- (slang, vulgar) Sexual intercourse with a man.
- (dated, slang, vulgar) A detective.
- (obsolete, slang, vulgar) A declaration.
verb
- (slang, vulgar) To mistreat or take advantage of somebody.
- (slang, vulgar) To penetrate sexually with a penis.
numeral
- (slang, vulgar) Ten, in Cumbrian sheep counting.
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IPA pronunciation
/dɪk/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
“Now I must go back to Dick. My tail’s all muddy, and he’ll have two hours’ hard work dressing me for parade.”
As the red line passed our balcony, with Colonel Dick at its head, we saw a sight that can never be forgotten.
More book examples (3)
What Mr. Dick had told me, and what I had supposed to be a delusion of his, now came into my mind.
Admit that Dick is not a steady character, and that when he's excited he uses language that would make your hair curl.
In these trying circumstances, Dick showed that, no matter how much of a tenderfoot he might be, he was game enough under stress.