Definition of mickey

mickeynoun

Mickey

/ˈmɪki//ˈmɪki/

The origin of the word "Mickey" is believed to have multiple etymological routes. One theory suggests that the name comes from a popularity contest held by animation studio Walt Disney Studios in the 1920s. The studio's cartoon character, Morty Mouse, was renamed after a young fan named Walt Disney received more than 50,000 letters meaning "M-I-Ckey" or "Mickie" in response to the contest. Another theory links the name to a real person, Mickey Rooney, who was one of the most famous child actors of the 1920s and 1930s. Disney may have borrowed the name for his popular animated character as a tribute to the famous actor. Additionally, it is possible that the name "Mickey" has Scandinavian origins. The name Mikael, a popular name in Sweden and Norway, is often shortened to "Micke" or "Mick" in informal settings. It's possible that Disney was inspired by this dialect and used it to name his cartoon character. Regardless of the exact origin, the name "Mickey" has become a cultural icon synonymous with Disney's cartoon character and the entertainment industry as a whole. Its popularity has led to the name being used for various things, from sports teams to popular culture references.

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Example:
  • Emily couldn't stop talking about meeting Mickey at Disneyland yesterday.

    Emily không ngừng nói về cuộc gặp gỡ với Mickey ở Disneyland ngày hôm qua.

  • Georgina's favorite Disney character is Mickey Mouse - she has a Mickey Mouse plush toy and Mickey-shaped ears.

    Nhân vật Disney yêu thích của Georgina là chuột Mickey - cô bé có một chú chuột Mickey nhồi bông và đôi tai hình chuột Mickey.

  • The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a hit with young children, as it features Mickey and his friends solving problems and learning new skills.

    Mickey Mouse Clubhouse rất được trẻ em yêu thích vì có hình ảnh Mickey và những người bạn giải quyết vấn đề và học các kỹ năng mới.

  • John couldn't resist buying a Mickey Mouse t-shirt at the gift shop when he visited Disney World.

    John không thể cưỡng lại việc mua một chiếc áo phông hình chuột Mickey ở cửa hàng quà tặng khi anh đến thăm Disney World.

  • The kids spent the afternoon playing with their new Mickey Mouse toys, including a Mickey plush, a Mickey ball, and a Mickey puzzle.

    Trẻ em dành buổi chiều để chơi với những món đồ chơi Mickey Mouse mới, bao gồm một chú chuột Mickey nhồi bông, một quả bóng Mickey và một câu đố Mickey.

  • Sarah's son loves watching Mickey Mouse cartoons, especially the classic "Steamboat Willie" and "Mickey's Christmas Carol."

    Con trai của Sarah thích xem phim hoạt hình Mickey Mouse, đặc biệt là phim hoạt hình kinh điển "Steamboat Willie" và "Mickey's Christmas Carol".

  • The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is on every weekday morning at eleven o'clock on our local PBS station.

    Mickey Mouse Clubhouse phát sóng vào mỗi buổi sáng trong tuần lúc 11 giờ trên kênh PBS địa phương.

  • Bob's Mickey Mousewatch stopped working last night, so he had to take it to the repair shop this morning.

    Đồng hồ Mickey Mouse của Bob ngừng hoạt động tối qua nên sáng nay anh ấy phải mang nó đến cửa hàng sửa chữa.

  • Emma loves jumping around her house, pretending to be Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie.

    Emma thích nhảy quanh nhà, giả vờ là Minnie, bạn gái của chuột Mickey.

  • Lisa's Mickey Mouse socks have holes in them - she needs to replace them soon.

    Đôi tất Mickey Mouse của Lisa bị thủng lỗ - cô ấy cần phải thay chúng sớm.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

take the mickey/mick (out of somebody)
(British English, informal)to make somebody look or feel silly by copying the way they talk, behave, etc. or by making them believe something that is not true, often in a way that is not intended to be unkind
  • Are you taking the mickey?
  • He’s always taking the mickey out of her.