noun Common

dick

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Dick (noun) means Vulgar slang for the penis. Example: “The joke was too crude to repeat.”

noun

Vulgar slang for the penis.

"The joke was too crude to repeat."

An annoying or contemptible person, especially a man; a jerk.

"He was being a real dick about splitting the bill."

"Don’t be a dick to the new guy."

Old-fashioned slang for a detective.

"The private dick tailed the suspect for three days."

How to Use Dick

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude word for the penis, or slang for someone who’s acting like a jerk.

Common mistake

Distinct from "dickhead," which is stronger and more purely insulting.

When to use it

Vulgar/informal — avoid in polite or professional contexts.

Word Forms

dicked past tense, dicks plural, dicks plural, dicks plural, dicks singular

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Etymology

Originally a pet form of the name Richard; the insulting and anatomical senses developed later as the name came to stand for "any man" or "everyman."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for dick

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to call someone a dick?

Informally, calling someone a dick means they are behaving in a mean, arrogant, selfish, or obnoxious way. It is a rude insult but a fairly mild one, often used casually. Though impolite, this figurative sense is heard far more in everyday speech than the literal anatomical meaning.

Does 'Dick' have other meanings?

Yes. Capitalised, Dick is a traditional nickname for the name Richard. In older slang, a 'dick' also meant a detective, as in the phrase 'private dick.' So depending on context the same spelling can be a name, dated slang for an investigator, or vulgar slang.

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