take the micky

A form of take the mickey — To ridicule or mock someone; to make fun of someone.

Meanings

verbtake the micky (third-person singular simple present takes the micky, present participle taking the micky, simple past took the micky, past participle taken the micky)

present singular third person takes the micky · participle present taking the micky · past took the micky · participle past taken the micky

  1. alternativeAlternative form of take the mickey.
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “take the micky,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/take%20the%20micky.

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