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mic
[ mahyk ]
/ maɪk /
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noun Informal.
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Idioms about mic
- 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.
- to say or do something with such a bold confidence: He clearly dropped the mic on his critics, effectively cutting off further discussion.
drop the mic, Informal.
Origin of mic
First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening
Words nearby mic
Other definitions for mic (2 of 2)
Mic.
abbreviation Bible.
Micah.
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British Dictionary definitions for mic (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for mic (2 of 2)
Mic.
/ Bible /
abbreviation for
Micah
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