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mickey

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪki]

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Learn how to use mickey in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a famous cartoon character created by Disney. Mickey is a friendly, cheerful mouse who is often seen having adventures with his friends. He is known for his large ears and red shorts.

Example

Mickey Mouse is one of the most beloved characters in animation history.

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Not many people dislike Mickey; he's usually very popular.

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Which Mickey Mouse movie is your favorite?

Context: “informal slang”

(noun) a term used in British informal English that means to make fun of someone or to tease them playfully. It's usually not meant to hurt their feelings.

Example

He likes to mickey around with his friends because they all enjoy a good laugh.

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It's not nice to mickey people too much; some might feel hurt.

Example

Do you ever mickey each other when you play games?

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a slang term for a small bottle, often used to refer to a small size of alcohol. It's sometimes seen in stores or at parties.

Example

He bought a mickey of whiskey for the celebration.

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She didn't want a mickey; she preferred a full-sized bottle instead.

Example

How many mickeys did you drink at the party?

How to pronounce mickey

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪki]

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