mic drop
Americannoun
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the act of intentionally dropping 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.
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something, especially a statement or action, that displays such a bold confidence.
Her insulting response was the ultimate metaphorical mic drop.
interjection
Etymology
Origin of mic drop
First recorded in 2010–15
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, the world’s only $5 trillion company reported its second-quarter earnings, which included the blockbuster mic drop that the company expects its revenue to grow much faster than Wall Street analysts had been expecting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
A year later, Obama delivered a memorable mic drop as well.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
Ariana DeBose ended her third turn as Tonys host with a mic drop.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
Best Grime Act went to Bugzy Malone who had a mic drop moment - literally - as he celebrated the awards coming from Sheffield for the first time.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
When he whines that “society can’t keep up,” she exits the conversation with the mic drop line: “Sorry, I didn’t bring you enough tissues.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
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