Rick

See also: rick

English

Alternative forms

• Ric, Rik

Etymology

From the male given name Richard.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹɪk/
• Homophone: rick
• Rhymes: -ɪk

Proper noun

Rick

1. A diminutive of the male given name Richard, or sometimes of related names, such as Ricardo.
2. A surname transferred from the given name.

Derived terms

• Rickie (nickname)
• Ricky (nickname)
• Dick (nickname)

Anagrams

• crik

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Cognate with German Rücken, Dutch rug, English ridge.

Noun

Rick m (plural Ricke)

1. (anatomy) back