Mick

/mɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A slang term used in Britain and Ireland, often derogatorily, to refer to an Irish person.

He was often teased for being a mick at the pub.

An informal or affectionate term for a person, particularly one who is mischievous or cheeky.

That little mick always manages to get into trouble.

verb

To annoy or irritate someone.

Stop micking me, I'm trying to focus on my work.

Early 20th century, from the name Mick, a common diminutive of Michael, often associated with Irish heritage.

mick out

To avoid participation or to back out.

mick it up

To celebrate boisterously, typically with drinking.

Irish

Relating to Ireland or its people.

Paddy

An informal and sometimes derogatory term for an Irishman.

Mick Jagger

Lead singer of the Rolling Stones, often associated with both rock music and British culture.

To take advantage of someone in a deceptive manner.

He micked his way into getting the job without qualifying.

To engage in drunken revelry.

They were micking it up all night at the pub.