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Definition take the mickey in British English

take the mickey phrase

phrase
1

to say something in order to try and make someone or something look silly, especially in a friendly way. Doing this is called mickey-taking and someone who does it is a mickey-taker

Example

He takes the mickey out of everyone in the office.

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Definition take the mickey in British English