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dicked
01
in trouble or unfairly treated
Dialect
American
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most dicked
Comparative
more dicked
gradable
What is the origin of the term "dicked" and how is it used?
"dicked" is a slang adjective that appeared in English in the mid-20th century, derived from the crude use of "dick" as a verb meaning to cheat, deceive, or harm someone. It describes being in trouble, taken advantage of, or treated unfairly. The term is used mainly in informal speech, workplace banter, and casual storytelling, often among peers. It is vulgar and derogatory, context-dependent—acceptable in casual or humorous settings but inappropriate in polite or formal situations.
Examples
We got dicked by the referee's bad call in overtime.



























