noun, masculine/bik/plural: bics
disposable ballpoint pen, stick pen; Bic, Biro (Britain, Australia, New Zealand); disposable lighter; Bic
Synonyms: stylo à bille, briquet
A genericized trademark. From BIC, a popular French brand of disposable ballpoint pen and disposable lighters, which is from the name of the co-founder of the company. Named after French businessman Marcel Bich. From Bich (“surname”).