Mick (Noun)
Meaning
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Usages
Examples
- The local newspaper published an apology after a journalist used the derogatory term 'mick' in an article to describe an Irish athlete.
- Some of his coworkers referred to the Irish worker behind his back using the slur 'mick', revealing a culture of racism at the workplace.
- He didn't hesitate to stand up for his Irish friend after he was referred to as a 'mick' in the break room.
- Their usage of ethnic slurs, such as 'mick' to describe those of Irish descent, got them into serious trouble at the school.
- Unfortunately, being called a 'mick' is a dehumanizing experience that many Irish immigrants have endured upon arrival in other countries.