Mickey Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈmɪki/

MI-kee

UK

/mˈɪki/

MI-kee

Definition

A male given name, often used as a short form of Michael. It is also widely recognized as the name of the cartoon character Mickey Mouse.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a proper name, so it is capitalized as 'Mickey'. Most often it refers either to a person with that name or to Mickey Mouse. In informal British English, 'take the mickey' is a separate idiom meaning to mock someone, not the same meaning as the name itself.

• Spanish: Mickey (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Mickey (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Mickey (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 米奇（专有名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 米奇（專有名）
• Hindi: मिकी (व्यक्तिवाचक नाम)
• Arabic: ميكي (اسم علم)
• Bengali: মিকি
• Russian: Микки
• Japanese: ミッキー
• Vietnamese: Mickey
• Korean: 미키
• Turkish: Mickey
• Urdu: مکی
• Indonesian: Mickey

Example Sentences

My uncle's name is Mickey.

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The child has a Mickey toy.

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I saw Mickey on TV last night.

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We bought Mickey ears at the park.

natural

Everyone knows Mickey, even little kids.

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Are you taking the mickey out of me?

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