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spic

noun \ˈspik\

Definition of SPIC

usually offensive
:  spanish american
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Variants of SPIC

spic also spick \ˈspik\
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Origin of SPIC

by shortening & alteration from spiggoty, of unknown origin
First Known Use: 1916

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. spic
  2. spick-and-span
  3. spick-and-spandy
  4. spick-and-spanness
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