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British slang
Making fun of someone; teasing.
Safe to use?
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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taking the mickey means Making fun of someone; teasing. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"taking the mickey" means Making fun of someone; teasing. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
Outsider; someone who is socially awkward or prefers to be alone (opposite of inssa)
Not invited (from Hokkien).
Making a scene, being loud, or partying hard to show off
Thanks. Verlan for "merci.".
Fun, entertainment, or gossip; also used as a greeting like "What's the craic?" meaning...
A cigarette.
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