Also called Mickey Finn. Slang. a drink, usually alcoholic, to which a drug, purgative, or the like, has been secretly added, that renders the unsuspecting drinker helpless.
(often lowercase) Also a potato, especially a roasted Irish potato.
a male or female given name.
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Korda, 27, is the youngest American player to win four majors since Mickey Wright in 1960.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Leonard Nones had a long, successful career as a photographer, shooting covers for GQ of legends Mickey Mantle, Neil Simon and Robert Goulet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
A sighting of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chatting with Mickey Mouse, wand in hand, felt almost cathartic.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
May the spirit of Chef Mickey be with him.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
Vivian peers at the pictures of Carmine’s son with his wife and grandchildren on a recent vacation—at Harry Potter’s castle, on a roller coaster, standing next to Mickey Mouse.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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