n., pl., -eys.
- Informal. A roasted potato.
- Canadian Slang. A small bottle of liquor, shaped to fit in a pocket.
- also Mickey Slang. A Mickey Finn.
take the mickey out of Chiefly British.
- To tease or mock (someone).
[Perhaps from MICK.]
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