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dick

1

[dik]

noun

Slang.

  1. Older Use.a detective.

  2. Vulgar.penis.

  3. Vulgar.a stupid, mean, or contemptible person, especially a man.

Dick

2

[dik]

noun

  1. George Frederick, 1881–1967, U.S. internist.

  2. Philip K., 1928–82, U.S. science-fiction writer.

  3. a male given name, form of Richard.

dick

1

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. a slang word for detective

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

dick

2

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. a fellow or person

  2. a person who is obnoxiously opinionated or self-satisfied; know-all

  3. a slang word for penis

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Dick

  1. American medical researcher who collaborated with his wife, Gladys Henry Dick (1881–1963), to isolate the bacterium that causes scarlet fever. They developed a serum for the disease in 1923.

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Usage

The third sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Dick1

First recorded in 1545–55; generic use of the name Dick ( def. )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Dick1

C20: by shortening and alteration from detective ; probably influenced by proper name Dick

Origin of Dick2

C16 (meaning: fellow): from the name Dick, familiar form of Richard, applied generally (like Jack ) to any fellow, lad, etc; hence, C19: penis
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Idioms and Phrases

see every tom, dick, and harry.
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Adidas and Nike and retailers like DICK'S Sporting Goods and Fanatics have made significant investments in merchandise.

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“DICK’S management is an avatar for the rot and danger of corporate wokeness.”

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McCutchen spoke to Fox News after participating in the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation "Sports Matter" program.

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The company said its board had elected Lauren Hobart, the president of DICK’S, as CEO, also effective Feb. 1.

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Plus, one percent of all sales will be donated to DICK’S Foundation Sports Matter program to help fund youth sports organizations in need across the country.

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