dick move

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Meaning · English

A rude, selfish, or inconsiderate action that disregards the feelings or well-being of others.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I snapped back. He turned the volume down one notch, crossed his arms, and looked at me. “Darce. I thoroughly…enjoyed last night…. But it was a dick move. And I regret it….

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dick move” mean?

A rude, selfish, or inconsiderate action that disregards the feelings or well-being of others.

Is “dick move” formal or informal?

dick move is generally slang, vulgar.