mic

¹

[mahyk]

noun

Informal.

1. microphone.

Mic.

²

abbreviation

Bible.

1. Micah.

Mic.

¹

abbreviation

1. Micah

mic

²

/ maɪk /

noun

1. informal,  short for microphone

Word History and Origins

Origin of mic¹

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

That lane of hers has been a busy one over the years though, hitting late-night stage after stage, selling out theaters nationwide, and snagging a die-hard fan base that is all ears any time she grabs a mic.

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They also took great offense to the committee cutting Gustafson’s mic and sending security to escort them back to their seats, interrupting the remarks they were just a few sentences away from finishing.

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Niecy Nash and Tamar Braxton were among the commenters expressing surprise and congratulations, with Nash posting a gif saying, “That was indeed a mic drop.”

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Acting in “Black Ops 7” was “more technical” than his previous film and TV roles since it required getting used to a boom mic or camera that jutted out in front of him, he said.

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Webb, speaking on the Match Officials Mic'd Up show, said that while he accepted there would be a difference of opinion, there were valid reasons for the goal to be ruled out.

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