Dicks — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdik/ (noun) /ˌtäm-ˌdik-ən(d)-ˈher-ē/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Dicks

Dicks (noun)

  1. penis
  2. a mean, stupid, or annoying man
  3. detective
  4. a pudding made with suet and currants or raisins —called also spotted dog
  5. the common man, anyone —often used with every

Dicks (verb)

  1. to spend time idly or aimlessly, to waste time, fool around, mess around
  2. to meddle with or manipulate (someone), to treat (someone) unfairly

Dicks (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons

    "a novel about a hard-boiled dick and the softhearted madam who loves him"

    similar: detectives, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, shamuses (slang), sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths
    related: shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, Federals, feds, G-men, narcs (slang), plainclothesmen

Related Entry: Dick (noun)

Dick is a different word from Dicks. The synonyms below are for dick, not for dicks.

  1. a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons

    "a novel about a hard-boiled dick and the softhearted madam who loves him"

    similar: detective, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, shamus (slang), sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound
    related: shadow, tail, tracer, tracker, fed, Federal, G-man, narc (slang), plainclothesman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dicks

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dicks:

Slang: shamuses
detectives, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths

Related Words for Dicks

shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, Federals, feds, G-men, narcs, plainclothesmen

Word Forms of Dicks

Inflections: dicked around, dicking around, dicks around, Toms, Dicks, and Harrys

Origin & Etymology of Dicks

Dick, nickname for Richard

First known use: 1553

Frequently Asked Questions about Dicks

What does "Dicks" mean?

"Dicks" means penis. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: penis.

What is another word for "Dicks"?

Other words for "Dicks" include detectives, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes and private investigators. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dicks" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dicks"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dicks". Common alternatives include detectives, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, shamuses and sherlocks.

How do you use "Dicks" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dicks" in a sentence: "a novel about a hard-boiled dick and the softhearted madam who loves him".

Is "Dicks" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dicks" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dicks"?

"Dicks" is pronounced /ˈdik/ as a noun and /ˌtäm-ˌdik-ən(d)-ˈher-ē/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Dicks"?

"Dicks" comes from Dick, nickname for Richard. First known use: 1553.

What is another word for "Dicks" meaning "a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons"?

When "Dicks" (noun) means a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons, synonyms include detectives, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives and private detectives.