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mic | mick |

As an initialism mic

is minor in consumption (of alcohol).

As an abbreviation mic

is , a state of mexico.

As a proper noun mick is

a diminutive of the male given name michael.

As a noun mick is

(slang|pejorative) an irishman.

mic

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Microphone.
  • * 1987 , ,
    • Picture a mic , the stage is empty
    A beat like this might tempt me
    To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
    Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train

    Synonyms

    * mike

    Verb

  • (transitive, and, intransitive, music, sound engineering) To put one or more microphones on or in; to use or place a microphone.
    • If we add the drum kit, we'll have to mic the orchestra.
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    • References

    * 2010 , “ On Language: How Should ‘Microphone’ be Abbreviated?”, in New York Times , July 29. English irregular verbs ----

    mick

    English

    Etymology 1

    From a common Irish name Michael

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (offensive slang ) an Irishman
  • A Catholic, particularly of Irish descent.

    • Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (slang) Easy.
    • Geology is so mick - half the jocks are in it.
    English ethnic slurs ----