dick
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To penetrate sexually.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dikIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
of a man
To penetrate sexually.
To mistreat or take advantage of somebody (often with around or up).
noun
A diminutive of the male given name Richard, also used as a formal given name.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: (of a man) To penetrate sexually.
Used this way, dick is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word family
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A man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt.
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Synonyms
Sense: diminutive of the male given name Richard
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