![]() ![]() I want to know why the word has almost completely shifted meaning. Please note, I am not interested in the etymology of the word. When and why did the word "dick" change from a common nickname to an almost exclusive reference to male genitalia? The use of the word "dick" in "Private dick" (a detective) does not seem related.at least I couldn't see any connection. The word "dick" nowadays refers to male genitalia in a negative way. I happened to mention this to a younger teacher in my office and they thought I was joking. Nixon was given the name " Tricky Dick." The name "Dick" as a nickname for someone named Richard was very common. ![]() I'm preparing for an upcoming presentation for a class on Richard Nixon and Watergate. ![]()
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