Meanings
Possibly from Cockney rhyming slang “to take the Mickey Bliss” (for take the piss).
How to pronounce "take the mickey":
AU
To ridicule or mock.
Example: "Are you takin’ the mickey? You’ll get yer ’ead bashed in."
Example Sentences
1
He loves to take the mickey out of his friends.
2
They like to take the mickey out of each other all the time.
3
It's all in good fun, we often take the mickey out of our boss.
4
Don't take the mickey, I really don't find it funny.
5
It's not nice to take the mickey out of someone's insecurities.
