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Definition of taking the Michael

take the Michael

verb

  • to mock, to make fun of. Origin: lengthening of 'take the mickey'
    I wish you kids weren't always taking the Michael out of one another!

    Last edited on Feb 13 2006. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.

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Other terms relating to 'michael':

Definitions include: to be a fan of Michael Jackson, support Michael Jackson, or do anything positive relating to Michael Jackson.
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Definitions include: rhyming slang for grouse - meaning wonderful, exemplary.

Other terms relating to 'take':

Definitions include: "Chill, don't worry about it."
Definitions include: a second look.
Definitions include: compromise.
Definitions include: "Both people involved in a bad situation are to be blamed."
Definitions include: to beat severely, or defeat severely.
Definitions include: taking bribes.
Definitions include: the result of someone taking the piss.
Definitions include: to rob or extort.
Definitions include: to have to go take a shit.
Definitions include: to mistreat.
Definitions include: to get something to eat.
Definitions include: to take a look.
Definitions include: taking a chance on something.
Definitions include: to defecate.
Definitions include: he needs to relax.

Other terms relating to 'the':

Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
Definitions include: interrogation.
Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
Definitions include: information.
Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: a good estimate.
Definitions include: a secret advantage.
Definitions include: inclusive.
Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
Definitions include: of a male, to urinate.
Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them
Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.

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