Dick Move

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪk muːv/

Definitions of dick move

noun a slang term used to describe an action or behavior that is rude, inconsiderate, or unfair

Example Sentences

A1 That was a dick move when he cut in line ahead of everyone.

A2 She pulled a dick move by spreading rumors about her friend.

B1 It's considered a dick move to not show up for your friend's birthday party without letting them know.

B2 Making fun of someone's appearance is definitely a dick move.

C1 His decision to sabotage his colleague's project was a real dick move.

C2 The CEO's manipulation of the stock market was seen as a major dick move by investors.

Examples of dick move in a Sentence

formal His decision to sabotage the project at the last minute was a truly dick move.

informal I can't believe he pulled that dick move on you like that.

slang What a total dick move, dude.

figurative Her betrayal felt like a dagger in the heart, a real dick move.

Grammatical Forms of dick move

past tense

dicked

plural

dick moves

comparative

more dickish

superlative

most dickish

present tense

dick move

future tense

will dick move

perfect tense

have dicked

continuous tense

is dicking

singular

a dick move

positive degree

dick move

infinitive

to dick move

gerund

dicking

participle

dicked

Origin and Evolution of dick move

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: American English
Story behind the word: The term 'dick move' likely originated as a slang expression in American English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe an action that is unfair, unkind, or sneaky, the term 'dick move' has evolved to encompass a wider range of negative behaviors or decisions that are considered inappropriate or disrespectful.