What Does 'Mickey' Mean in Slang? Understanding the Term and Its Uses
Discover the slang meanings of 'Mickey'—a small liquor bottle or a drink laced with substances. Learn how context shapes its interpretation.
Video transcript
A 'Mickey' in slang refers to a small bottle of liquor, typically holding about 375ml or half a pint, commonly used in Canada and other English-speaking regions. It can also mean a drink laced with a narcotic or harmful substance, as in 'slipping someone a Mickey.' The context determines the meaning, so it's important to understand how it's used in conversation or text.
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What is a 'Mickey' when referring to a bottle?
A 'Mickey' is a small bottle of liquor, typically holding about 375 milliliters or half a pint, commonly used in Canada and other English-speaking countries.
What does 'slipping someone a Mickey' mean?
'Slipping someone a Mickey' refers to secretly adding a narcotic or harmful substance to someone's drink without their knowledge.
Where is the term 'Mickey' commonly used as slang?
The term 'Mickey' is commonly used in Canada and other English-speaking regions to refer to both a small bottle of liquor and a drink laced with substances.
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