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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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