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mickey

[mik-ee] / ˈmɪk i /
NOUN
knockout drops
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"Where property developers are just taking the mickey, or just excess profiteering, as we know absolutely goes on... let's challenge that," he said.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

Bunce said that Hatton "lived life fully" but was always willing "to take the mickey out of himself".

From BBC Sep. 14, 2025

England's performance led to an accusation of complacency from former captain Sir Alastair Cook, while another ex-skipper, Michael Vaughan, warned them not to "take the mickey out of Test cricket".

From BBC Sep. 9, 2024

England’s all-time leading run-scorer Alastair Cook said his former team have been complacent, while ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan warned them not to "take the mickey out of Test cricket".

From BBC Sep. 8, 2024

It has been suggested that the `disney' will become a benchmark unit for animation graphics performance. :mickey mouse program: n.

From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Eric S. Raymond




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