noun
Bic
noun
1
Informal name for a disposable ballpoint pen, from the brand.
"He scribbled the note with a chewed-up Bic."
2
Informal name for a disposable cigarette lighter, from the same brand.
"She flicked her Bic to light the candle."
How to Use Bic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brand name used generically for a cheap disposable pen or lighter.
Word Forms
Bics plural, Bics plural
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Etymology
From the French brand name Bic, which became generic for the cheap disposable pens and lighters it makes.