How to Pronounce "take the mick"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɪk
TAYK thuh MIK
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɪk
TAYK thuh MIK
Definition
To mock, tease, or make fun of someone, often in a playful or joking way. Usually used to describe someone pretending to be serious but actually joking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɪk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh MIK
UK
TAYK thuh MIK
Listen in Context
Are you taking the mick out of me?
He likes to take the mick during class.
Don’t take the mick if someone makes a mistake.
I couldn’t tell if he was being serious or just taking the mick.