mic

¹ American  

[mahyk] / maɪk /

noun

Informal.

1. microphone.

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idioms

1. drop the mic,

   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.

Mic. ² American  

abbreviation

Bible.

1. Micah.

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Mic. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Micah

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mic ² British  

/ maɪk /

noun

1. informal short for microphone

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Etymology

Origin of mic

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

So what keeps him going, almost 50 years after he stepped up to the mic?

From BBC

That flow ultimately earned him the name Slick Rick, bestowed by legendary hip-hop producer Doug E Fresh, who spotted him at an open mic night and invited him to join his Get Fresh Crew.

From BBC

Professionals from Mic Drop Comedy, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and Sundance will guide conversations about self-producing, discussions on how to get a comedy gig in different types of venues, and on how to make your tight five-minute sets even tighter — all open to the public for free.

From Los Angeles Times

Aitch was discovered as a youngster by local entrepreneur Michael Adex, founder of the talent management company NQ, while spitting bars at a local open mic night.

From BBC

The podcast will continue - with a new generation at the mic - as they move behind the scenes, shaping the future of the show they built.

From BBC