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

The airline service agent raises his mic to point out that there’s not enough room in the lounge and we’re going to have to wait outside security, and then he reminds us—again—to download the airline app.

From Literature

I adjust my guitar strap and do a mic check.

From Literature

“Whenever you’re ready,” her moshom said, then backed away, leaving her pretty much in front of the crowd, standing near the mic.

From Literature

The noise was followed by feedback before the mic settled down.

From Literature

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

From BBC