An old English slang word for an Irishman.

In New Zealand it's the slang word for a vagina. Mostly used by hori New Zealanders (Maori).

Historically, a derogatory term for Irish Catholic Americans. However , Depending on a few factors it can also be a term of endearment. I am 90% Irish. My experience is definitely vastly different than my grandfather. He was an exploited child laborer & boxer. After WW2, No more signs saying "Irish need not apply; no micks or dogs." Society changed & like a lot of Irish; did well in a simple Union job. I met his lifelong Italian friend who tried to give him a beat down at 13.(1931) When he refused to pay some mob tax for his recently departed Dad. Both men gleefully exchanged racial epithets; in good fun. My experience with it really; was fun. Growing up in a black neighbourhood, when I moved 3000 miles to LA. I made friends with all minorites. My close black friends thought it fascinating that different European races had derogatory names for each other. I was young and was offended by strangers calling me white boy. I was always introduced as "the mick." ❤it. Context is big

Derogatory term for an Irish person, or Irish Catholic. A common misconception is that the term comes from the "Mc/Mac" prefix in many Irish surnames, but in fact it is an Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic word "muc", which means "pig".

A cunning, charming, ruggedly handsome individual who will allow you to believe you are the only one in his heart and mind, while simultaneously playing the field. This is the type of man who will resort to underhanded tactics to get laid, and is manipulative enough to get away with it. A person usually too smart for their own good. Likely married. The sort of man, if you are foolish enough to fall for, will land you in therapy for the rest of your days.

Someone of Irish descent.

Any person of Irish Catholic Descent. Can usually drink anyone under the table, and refers to that drink as a pint. Realises that Guinness is the only real beer, and could have a pint of Guinness and a potato for every meal.

Derogatory word for Irish people.
The origin of the word is disputed. Some beliefs are that "mick" comes from the common "Mc" in many Irish names. McSorley, McNeil, McFlannagan, ect.

Others believe its related to the sound of a drunken hiccup. I was the captain *mick* of a ship *mick* for 3 years!!

Also, Mick is the word that "spick" came from.
Irish and Hispanics are both dominantly catholic. In the 1900's when Irish immigrants had pretty much been well established, but still hated by many Americans, was also the time when many Hispanic immigrants made their entry into America. They ended up sharing our churches, schools and neighborhoods due to the catholic faith and moral values we had in common. When early retard americans saw this, they bagan calling hispanics "spicks" (Like a spanish Mick).

Mick is also used between Irish friends and relatives in a playful and joking way.
Like "Joey, you stupid mick"

Also Mick is a word that Dutchman are afraid to use, cause they know that us Micks will tear em up. Like the guy "JESSIE" who posted earlier, they only say it on the web, or when we arent around.

A freestyle biking term used to describe an exceptionally slow wheelie maneuver. esp. without the protection of a helmet.