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Mick (Noun)

Meaning

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

  • Disparagement
  • Ethnic Slur
  • Derogation

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.

Synonyms

  • Paddy
  • Mickey

Hypernyms

  • Irishman
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