mick
mick — noun
- micksingular
- micksplural
1. a hateful and insulting name directed at someone of Irish background or a Cathol
a hateful and insulting name directed at someone of Irish background or a Catholic. This term is an ethnic and religious slur and should never be used.
An old pub sign read "No micks" — a shameful piece of anti-Irish bigotry.
historical discriminatory context
Tuan's grandfather was called a mick in the 1950s because of his Irish surname.
used as a personal insult slur
Beatrix felt a chill when she heard mick shouted at the St. Patrick's Day parade.
word used in a public harassment context
During history class, Salma explained why the slur mick still causes pain today.
Grammar Patterns
usually singular
Usage Note
This word is a racial and religious slur. It was historically used with hostility toward Irish immigrants and Roman Catholics, especially in Britain and the United States. Using it today is deeply offensive and can cause serious harm. Do not use it — even in reported speech — unless you are discussing the term itself in a historical or linguistic context.
Synonym discussion
Sense: noun/1