mick
word
/ˈmɪk/
mik
/mˈɪk/
mik
Definition
A derogatory slang term for an Irish person. It is offensive and should be avoided.
Usage & Nuances
Strongly offensive in many contexts. Most learners only need to recognize it when reading or listening, not use it. It may appear in historical, hostile, or quoted speech.
Spanish: irlandés (despectivo)Portuguese (BR): irlandês (pejorativo)Portuguese (PT): irlandês (pejorativo)Chinese (Simplified): 爱尔兰佬（蔑称）Chinese (Traditional): 愛爾蘭佬（蔑稱）Hindi: आयरिश व्यक्ति के लिए अपमानजनक शब्दArabic: لفظ مهين للأيرلنديBengali: মিক (ইংরেজি অবমাননাকর শব্দ)Russian: мiк (оскорбительное слово)Japanese: ミック（侮蔑的な英語）Vietnamese: mick (từ tiếng Anh xúc phạm)Korean: mick (모욕적인 영어 단어)Turkish: mick (aşağılayıcı İngilizce kelime)Urdu: مک (انگریزی میں توہین آمیز لفظ)Indonesian: mick (kata penghinaan dalam bahasa Inggris)
Example Sentences
That movie includes the slur mick, so some viewers may find it upsetting.
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Do not call anyone a mick.
basic
I only knew mick was offensive because I heard it discussed in a history podcast.
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If a character says mick in an old novel, it usually signals prejudice.
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The teacher explained that mick is an offensive word.
basic
He got upset when he heard the word mick.
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