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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. | |||
| A euphemism for ]. | |||
| A contemptible or stupid person is often referred to as a 'dickhead', although usually not in their hearing! | |||
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| '''Dick''' is also a slang term used to refer to a ] or ]. ''Anyone know the etymology of this?'' | |||
| A contemptible person. | |||
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| (Slang) A private investigator. | |||
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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. Anyone know the etymology of this?