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British Slang: Mick

Mick [mik]: derogatory term for an Irishman or Catholic. Learn the origins of this slang term, which is believed to derive from 'Mc,' the prefix common to all Irish surnames like McSorley, McNeil, and

Mick [mik]:

  • derog. Irishman.
  • Catholic.

Examples:

That damn mick.

My cousin is one crazy mick.

A mick was in here last night.

Origin:

It is believed that the slang derives from 'Mc,' which starts every Irish surname – for example, McSorley, McNeil, McFlannagan, and so on.

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