mic
word
Definition
A mic is a device that captures sound so it can be recorded or made louder, short for 'microphone.'
Usage & Nuances
'Mic' is informal and commonly used in everyday speech, music, events, and recordings. Sometimes spelled 'mike.' Used in phrases like 'check the mic' or 'pass the mic.' Rarely used in formal writing; prefer 'microphone' there.
Spanish: micrófonoPortuguese (BR): microfonePortuguese (PT): microfoneChinese (Simplified): 麦克风Chinese (Traditional): 麥克風Hindi: माइकArabic: ميكروفونBengali: মাইক্রোফোন - মাইকRussian: микрофон - мик (разг.)Japanese: マイクVietnamese: mic - micro (thường nói) - micro (viết tắt của 'microphone')Korean: 마이크Turkish: mikrofon - mic (gündelik kullanım)Urdu: مائیکIndonesian: mik - mikrofon
Example Sentences
Please speak into the mic.
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The singer held the mic tightly.
basic
I need a new mic for my computer.
basic
The mic isn’t working—can someone fix it?
natural
He dropped the mic at the end of his speech, just like a rock star.
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Can you turn the mic up a bit? I can’t hear you.
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