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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 or ]. While '''Dick''' is a time-honoured contraction of the name '''Richard''', it is also a euphemism for ], and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or ].


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While Dick is a time-honoured contraction of the name Richard, it is also a euphemism for penis, and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or curse word.


Dick is also a slang term used to refer to a private investigator or detective. It is a shortened form of detective. Dick Tracy, the famous fictional investigator, had that name from his profession.


"Dick" or "Tricky Dick" is also slang for Richard Nixon.

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