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| While '''Dick''' is a time-honoured contraction of the name ''' |
While '''Dick''' is a time-honoured contraction of the name '''Richard''', it is also an euphemism for ], and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult. | ||
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A contemptible or stupid person is often referred to as a 'dickhead', although usually not in their hearing! | ||
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While Dick is a time-honoured contraction of the name Richard, it is also an euphemism for penis, and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult.
A contemptible or stupid person is often referred 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.