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The word and name '''Dick''' has multiple meanings. While Dick is a time-honoured contraction of the ] ''']''', it is also an ] and ] for the ], and in modern times, it is frequently used as an insult or ] or to refer to an unpleasant, rude, or antisocial person (usually make, but can be anyone). A number of the bearers of this name are populary known as "Dick" rather than "Richard", see ]. Also, some people are actually called and named Dick, as opposed to Richard.
⚫ '''Dick''', '''Dicks''' or '''Dick's''' may refer to:

⚫ '''Dick''', '''Dicks''', or '''Dick's''' may also mean or refer to among other things:


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==Media== ==Media==
* '']'', a 1999 American ] ] in which two girls cause the downfall of Richard Nixon
* ], a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia * ], a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia
* ], a musical group * ], a musical group
* ], a 1999 American comedy film * ], a 1999 American comedy film
* ], a ] band
* For the ] ] album by ] who is the guitarist from a band ], see '']''
* ], a novel written in 1851 by ]
* ], the real life whale that inspired the novel
* For the classic ] ](posthmously a frequent source of ] plots and concepts), see ]
* '']'', the movie starring ] also refers to this usage
* '']'', an album by ]
* '']'', a ]
* Dicks., author abbreviation for ] (1738-1822)


==Names== ==Names==
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* ] * ]
* ] * ]
* Dick, a diminutive for ] * Dick, a casual substitution ] for the name ] or ]
* ], a powerful ] politician
* ] (1823–1891), a pen name of Edmond de la Fontaine of Luxembourg * ] (1823–1891), a pen name of Edmond de la Fontaine of Luxembourg
* ], botanical author abbreviation for James Dickson (1738–1822) * ], botanical author abbreviation for James Dickson (1738–1822)
* ], the famous ]al investigator, had that name from his ]
* "Dick" or "]" is also slang for ]
* ], a ] politician
* ], American actor and comedian best known for his roles on TV sitcoms


==Places== ==Places==
* ], a ] in ], ], ]
* ], a mountain in California * ], a mountain in California
* ], a fast food chain * ], a ]-based ] restaurant chain in Seattle
* ], a sporting goods retailer * ], a major sporting goods retailer in the Eastern and Midwestern ]
* ], a ] ] in ], ], nicknamed "The Dick"
* ]
* ]
* ]
** ], a soccer stadium in Denver, Colorado ** ], a soccer stadium in Denver, Colorado

==People==
* ], American entrepreneur
* ]
* ]
* ] (1858-1945), America politician
* ]
* ]
* ], novel by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
* ], fictional character
* ] (born 1958), Scottish musician
* ], vice-president of the ]
* Dick Deadeye, a character in the operetta ]
* ]
* ]
* ] (1907-1997), American engineer
* ] (1858-1902), British-born Australian swimmer & sport entrepreneur
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ] (c.1745-1846) Scottish soldier killed in the ]
* ] (1740-1812), American politician - New Jersey
* ] (1836-1907), American politician <!-- Congressman --> - Pennsylvania
* ] (1774-1857), Scottish writer and teacher
* ]
* ]
* ], Scottish soldier
* ]

==First name==
* ], American television personality
* ], the original ], later ] of the (fictional) ] Universe
* ], Homicide detective in the ] series
* ], American chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo & Company, San Francisco, CA
* ] (1898-1963), Dutch footballer
* ], political advisor
* ], American Comedian and Actor


==Other uses== ==Other uses==
* An abrasive and inconsiderate person
* ], a euphemism for the penis as well as a pejorative epithet * ], a euphemism for the penis as well as a pejorative epithet
* ], in early 20th century or 19th century English * ], in early 20th century or 19th century English
* ], or DIC(K), a political party * ], or abbreviation DIC(K), a political party
* DIC, Departmental Introductory Course (used commonly in IIT Bombay, India)
* A silly person
* A contemptible or stupid ] is often reffered to as a ']', although usually not in their ]!
* Dick is also a slang term used to refer to a ] or ]. It is a shortened form (]) of ''detective''. ''Anyone know the etymology of this?''
* From this, the term "dick around" means to carelessly waste time, as in "Quit dicking around, we have to finish and start studying for your exam you douche bag!"
* Also, evolving from this usage (and somewhat from the above police usage), the term "dick" has been used disparagingly to denote U.S. ] and other very conservative persons, especially those with power that unapologetically assert their agenda by use of such power
* "Dick", a vulgar, derogatory term for a contemptible, mean, or odious man, as in: "Quit being such a dick."
* Another meaning for someone who is annoying and gets in the way, like ]
* A surname of the ] origin; the German word "dick" means fat


==See also== ==See also==
* A slang term for detective (''The Bank Dick'', etc.)
* ]
* ] * ]
* ] * ]
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* ] (born 1942), German rock music singer * ] (born 1942), German rock music singer
* ], a British pudding * ], a British pudding
* ], a male sexual organ (similar to ], but derived from the ] word "deek", or ]), a colloquial vulgarism
* The MediaWiki essay, ]
* The satirical Misplaced Pages policy essay, ]
* A common ] for people named Richard


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Revision as of 12:44, 24 July 2018

The word and name Dick has multiple meanings. While Dick is a time-honoured contraction of the given name Richard, it is also an euphemism and vulgarism for the penis, and in modern times, it is frequently used as an insult or curse word or to refer to an unpleasant, rude, or antisocial person (usually make, but can be anyone). A number of the bearers of this name are populary known as "Dick" rather than "Richard", see articles starting with "Dick". Also, some people are actually called and named Dick, as opposed to Richard.

Dick, Dicks, or Dick's may also mean or refer to among other things:

Media

Names

Places

People

First name

Other uses

  • An abrasive and inconsiderate person
  • Dick (slang), a euphemism for the penis as well as a pejorative epithet
  • Detective, in early 20th century or 19th century English
  • Democratic Indira Congress (Karunakaran), or abbreviation DIC(K), a political party
  • DIC, Departmental Introductory Course (used commonly in IIT Bombay, India)
  • A silly person
  • A contemptible or stupid person is often reffered to as a 'dickhead', although usually not in their hearing!
  • Dick is also a slang term used to refer to a private investigator or detective. It is a shortened form (apocope) of detective. Anyone know the etymology of this?
  • From this, the term "dick around" means to carelessly waste time, as in "Quit dicking around, we have to finish and start studying for your exam you douche bag!"
  • Also, evolving from this usage (and somewhat from the above police usage), the term "dick" has been used disparagingly to denote U.S. Republicans and other very conservative persons, especially those with power that unapologetically assert their agenda by use of such power
  • "Dick", a vulgar, derogatory term for a contemptible, mean, or odious man, as in: "Quit being such a dick."
  • Another meaning for someone who is annoying and gets in the way, like Amedeo Seccia
  • A surname of the German origin; the German word "dick" means fat

See also

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