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| The word and name '''Dick''' has multiple meanings | |||
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| * '''Dick''' is a time-honoured contraction of the name '''Richard'''. Many famous individuals have used "Dick" as a nickname, including ], who eventually came to be known under the slang term "Tricky Dick". | |||
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| '''Dick''' is also a ] term used to refer to a ] or ]. It is a shortened form of ''detective''. ], the famous ]al investigator, had that name from his profession. | *'''Dick''' is also a ] term used to refer to a ] or ]. It is a shortened form of ''detective''. ], the famous ]al investigator, had that name from his profession. '''Private dick''' is also common for private investigators. | ||
| ⚫ | *It is also a euphemism for ], and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or ]. | ||
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| "'''Dick'''" or "Tricky Dick" is also slang for ]. | |||
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The word and name Dick has multiple meanings
- Dick is a time-honoured contraction of the name Richard. Many famous individuals have used "Dick" as a nickname, including Richard Nixon, who eventually came to be known under the slang term "Tricky Dick".
- Dick is also a slang term used to refer to a private investigator or detective. It is a shortened form of detective. Dick Tracy, the famous fictional investigator, had that name from his profession. Private dick is also common for private investigators.
- It is also a euphemism for penis, and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or curse word.
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