mic

¹

[ mahyk ]

noun

, Informal.

1. microphone.

Mic.

²

abbreviation for

, Bible.

1. Micah.

mic

¹

/ maɪk /

noun

1. informal.
   short for microphone

Mic.

²

abbreviation for

1. Micah

Word History and Origins

Origin of mic¹

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. drop the mic, Informal.
   1. to intentionally drop one’s microphone at the end of a speech or performance, displaying a bold confidence that it has been very impressive or cannot be topped.
   2. to say or do something with such a bold confidence:

      He clearly dropped the mic on his critics, effectively cutting off further discussion.

Example Sentences

The trio formed the Sad Boys collective, with Sherm and Gud on production and Lean manning the mic.

From The Daily Beast

At this point, the female rapper comes across as fairly sympathetic—that is, until Azealia Banks grabs the mic.

From The Daily Beast

While it seemed philosophical, at its core, its had nothing to do with the open mic.

From The Daily Beast

Wearing a plaid shirt, the stocky singer looked like a bricklayer playing an open mic at a bar.

From The Daily Beast

Next door was often not another guest but a KGB agent with an ear to the mic.

From The Daily Beast

Phantasmat′ic, -al; Phantas′mic; Phantasmogenet′ic, begetting phantasms.

From Project Gutenberg

He fell groveling upon the floor and crawled to Mic-co's feet.

From Project Gutenberg

"I—I beg your pardon," stammered the Baron and glanced keenly at Mic-co.

From Project Gutenberg

Such is my life since the old chief made the compact with Mic-co.

From Project Gutenberg

Mic-co only understands, and even to him I may not always talk.

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