Mic
adj, name, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of mike (“microphone”). alt-of, alternative
"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"
- 2 A microfarad.
- 3 Abbreviation of methylisocyanate. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable
- 4 Initialism of modular integrated construction abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 5 device for converting sound waves into electrical energy wordnet
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- 6 Initialism of minor in consumption (of alcohol). abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 7 Initialism of military-industrial complex. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 8 Initialism of minimum inhibitory concentration. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 1 Alternative form of mike. alt-of, alternative
"If we add the drum kit, we'll have to mic the orchestra."
- 1 Initialism of made in China. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable
"The findings indicate that apart from cost, the rising consumption of MIC products is anchored on product and service innovations such as product warranty and free after-sales services."
- 1 Abbreviation of Michoacán: a state of Mexico. abbreviation, alt-of
- 2 A river in Romania.
- 3 Initialism of Microsoft Innovation Center. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 4 Initialism of Message Integrity Check, a strong encryption technology that is employed to prevent an attacker from capturing data packets, altering them and resending them. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 5 Initialism of Malaysian Indian Congress, a political party for Malaysian Indians. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Example
More examples"Would you like to take the mic?"
Etymology
Clipping of microphone. Attested since 1961.
Clipping of microfarad.
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