Synonyms: penis, member, organ, wang [US, slang] More Synonyms of dick
dick in British English1
(dɪk)
noun
mainly US a slang word for detective
Word origin
C20: by shortening and alteration from detective; probably influenced by proper name Dick
dick in British English2
(dɪk)
noun slang
1. British
a fellow or person
2. clever dick
3. vulgar
a penis
4. vulgar, derogatory
an obnoxious or despicable man
▶ USAGE The third sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo and it was labelledas such in older editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it has become acceptable in speech, although more conservative people mayobject to its use
Word origin
C16 (meaning: fellow): from the name Dick, familiar form of Richard, applied generally (like Jack) to any fellow, lad, etc; hence, C19: penis
Dick in American English
(dɪk)
noun
Informal
Richard1
dick in American English
(dɪk)
noun
1. Slang
a detective
2. Slang, Vulgar
the penis
3. Slang
a man who is regarded as obnoxious, stupid, etc.
mildly vulgar
verb transitive Slang, Vulgar
4.
to have sexual intercourse with
5.
a.
to cheat, deceive, trick, etc.
b.
to vacillate or equivocate thereby causing distress or trouble to
often with around
Idioms:
dick around
Word origin
(sense 1) shortened & altered < detective
Synonyms of 'dick'
penis, member, organ, wang
More Synonyms of dick
All related terms of 'dick'
dick move
a contemptible course of action
Dick test
a skin test for determining whether a person is immune or susceptible to scarlet fever
Moby Dick
the whale hunted in the book of the same name by Herman Melville
clever Dick
a person considered to have an unwarrantably high opinion of his or her own ability or knowledge
dick around
to spend time wastefully or unprofitably
private dick
a private detective
spotted dick
a steamed or boiled suet pudding containing dried fruit
big dick energy
the attractive aura exuded by a person who has understated but unshakeable self-confidence
Tom, Dick, and Harry
an ordinary or undistinguished person (esp in the phrases every Tom , Dick , and Harry ; any Tom, Dick, or Harry )
Tom, Dick, and Jerry
a hot mixed drink containing rum , brandy , egg, nutmeg , and sometimes milk
every Tom, Dick, and Harry
any person, even an ordinary person with no special skills or qualities