n. pl. mick·eys Idiom: 1. Informal A roasted potato. 2. Canadian Slang A small bottle of liquor, shaped to fit in a pocket. 3. also Mickey Slang A Mickey Finn. take the mickey out of Chiefly British To tease or mock (someone). [Perhaps from MICK.] |
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