mic

[ mahyk ]

/ maɪk /

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noun Informal.

microphone.

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Idioms about mic

drop the mic, Informal.

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.

Origin of mic

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Other definitions for mic (2 of 2)

Mic.

abbreviation Bible.

Micah.

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How to use mic in a sentence

The trio formed the Sad Boys collective, with Sherm and Gud on production and Lean manning the mic.
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’|Marlow Stern|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
At this point, the female rapper comes across as fairly sympathetic—that is, until Azealia Banks grabs the mic.
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While it seemed philosophical, at its core, its had nothing to do with the open mic.
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Wearing a plaid shirt, the stocky singer looked like a bricklayer playing an open mic at a bar.
I'm Not Country or Pop. I'm Just Pure Garth Brooks.|David Masciotra|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Next door was often not another guest but a KGB agent with an ear to the mic.
The KGB Welcomes You to Estonia’s Hotel Viru. Please Mind the Hidden Bugs|Nina Strochlic|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Phantasmat′ic, -al; Phantas′mic; Phantasmogenet′ic, begetting phantasms.
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He fell groveling upon the floor and crawled to Mic-co's feet.
Diane of the Green Van|Leona Dalrymple
"I—I beg your pardon," stammered the Baron and glanced keenly at Mic-co.
Diane of the Green Van|Leona Dalrymple
Such is my life since the old chief made the compact with Mic-co.
Diane of the Green Van|Leona Dalrymple
Mic-co only understands, and even to him I may not always talk.
Diane of the Green Van|Leona Dalrymple

British Dictionary definitions for mic (1 of 2)

mic

/ (maɪk) /

noun

informal short for microphone

British Dictionary definitions for mic (2 of 2)

Mic.

/ Bible /

abbreviation for

Micah

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