mike
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To microphone; to place one or more microphones on.
Pronunciation
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mykIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmaɪk
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Definition
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verb
To microphone; to place one or more microphones (mikes) on.
To measure using a micrometer.
noun
informal
A microphone.
countable
A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
countable
A diminutive of the female given name Michaela.
militaryslang
A minute.
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- “Could you please hand me the mike so I can speak to the audience?”noun
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