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The word and name Dick has multiple meanings:

  • Uncapitalized, dick is a slang term used to refer to a private investigator or detective. It is a shortened form of detective. Dick Tracy, the famous fictional police detective, was named for his profession; the movie The Bank Dick starring W.C. Fields also refers to this usage. Private dick is also common for private investigators.
  • It is also a vulgarism for penis, and in modern times it is frequently used as an insult or curse word. In particular:
    • dick is a vulgar, derogatory term for a contemptable, mean, or odious man
    • dick around is a sland term meaning to carelessly waste time.