Micks Meaning in English

word · lemma: mick

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Definition

"Micks" is a slang, offensive term used to refer to Irish people, especially in English-speaking countries. It is considered derogatory and should not be used in polite conversation.

Usage & Nuances

Highly offensive, considered an ethnic slur. Never use "micks" except to explain or discuss language, history, or prejudice. Sometimes seen in historical contexts or literature, but is inappropriate and hurtful in conversation.

• Spanish: irlandeses (término despectivo)
• Portuguese (BR): irlandeses (termo pejorativo)
• Portuguese (PT): irlandeses (termo pejorativo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 米克（对爱尔兰人的贬义词）
• Chinese (Traditional): 米克（對愛爾蘭人的貶義詞）
• Hindi: मिक्स (आयरिश के लिए अपमानजनक शब्द)
• Arabic: ميكس (مصطلح تحقيري للأيرلنديين)
• Bengali: মিকস (আক্রমণাত্মক স্ল্যাং; আইরিশদের প্রতি অবমাননাকর শব্দ)
• Russian: микс (оскорбительное прозвище ирландцев)
• Japanese: ミックス（アイルランド人への侮蔑的なスラング）
• Vietnamese: micks (biệt ngữ xúc phạm người Ireland)
• Korean: micks(아일랜드인에 대한 모욕적 슬랭)
• Turkish: micks (İrlandalılara yönelik aşağılayıcı argo)
• Urdu: مِکس (آئرش لوگوں کے لیے توہین آمیز زبان)
• Indonesian: micks (istilah kasar untuk orang Irlandia)

Example Sentences

Sometimes, language from the past like 'micks' shows up in books, but it's unacceptable today.

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Teachers warn students not to repeat words like 'micks', even if they hear them in movies.

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The word 'micks' is considered very rude.

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Please do not call anyone 'micks'.

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Some old movies use the term 'micks'.

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He didn't realize how hurtful the word 'micks' was until someone explained.

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