Mickey

American  

[mik-ee] / ˈmɪk i /

noun

plural

Mickeys

1. 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.

2. (often lowercase) Also a potato, especially a roasted Irish potato.

3. a male or female given name.

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adjective

1. (sometimes lowercase) mickey mouse.

mickey ¹ British  

/ ˈmɪkɪ /

noun

1. informal to tease someone

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mickey ² British  

/ ˈmɪkɪ /

noun

1. informal a young bull, esp one that is wild and unbranded

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mickey ³ British  

/ ˈmɪkɪ /

noun

1. a liquor bottle of 0.375 litre capacity, flat on one side and curved on the other to fit into a pocket

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Etymology

Origin of Mickey

1925–30, Mick ( Mick ) + -ey ²

Example Sentences

Speaking at Derbyshire's pre-season media day, coach Mickey Arthur said counties "got some clarity".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Benchmark Research analyst Mickey Legg has a Buy rating and a $25 target price.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Actor Mickey Rourke has broken his silence on the alleged “unacceptable” living conditions that prompted him to withhold over $59,000 in rent after he defaulted in his eviction case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Mickey D’s not only gave the directors the rights to tell the story, but also provided game footage while steering clear of editorial meddling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Then Mickey died at thirty and Ruthie carried on.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith