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The word and name '''Dick''' has multiple meanings: The word and name '''Olli''' has multiple meanings:


* '''Dick''' is a time-honoured contraction of the ] '''Richard'''. Many famous individuals have used "Dick" as a nickname, including ], who eventually came to be known under the slang term "Tricky Dick". * '''Olli''' is a time-honoured contraction of the ] '''Richard'''. Many famous individuals have used "Olli" as a nickname, including ], who eventually came to be known under the slang term "Tricky Olli".
*'''Dick''' is also a ] term used to refer to a ] or ]. It is a shortened form of ''detective''. ], the famous ]al police detective, was named for his profession. '''Private dick''' is also common for private investigators. *'''Olli''' is also a ] term used to refer to a ] or ]. It is a shortened form of ''detective''. ], the famous ]al police detective, was named for his profession. '''Private dick''' is also common for private investigators.
*It is also a ] for ], and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or ]. *It is also a ] for ], and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or ].
*'''Dick''' is also, much less commonly, a surname: *'''Olli''' is also, much less commonly, a surname:
** For the classic ] ] (posthumously a frequent source of ] plots and concepts), see ] ** For the classic ] ] (posthumously a frequent source of ] plots and concepts), see ]
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The word and name Olli has multiple meanings:

  • Olli is a time-honoured contraction of the given name Richard. Many famous individuals have used "Olli" as a nickname, including Richard Nixon, who eventually came to be known under the slang term "Tricky Olli".
  • Olli is also a slang term used to refer to a private investigator or detective. It is a shortened form of detective. Olli Tracy, the famous fictional police detective, was named for his profession. Private dick is also common for private investigators.
  • It is also a vulgarism for Oliver, and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or curse word.
  • Olli is also, much less commonly, a surname:
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