mic drop

American  

[mahyk drop] / ˈmaɪk ˌdrɒp /

Or mike drop

noun

1. the act of intentionally dropping one’s microphone at the end of a speech or performance, displaying a bold confidence that it has been very impressive or cannot be topped.

2. something, especially a statement or action, that displays such a bold confidence.

   Her insulting response was the ultimate metaphorical mic drop.

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interjection

1. (used to indicate that something has been very impressive or cannot be topped).

   She definitely wins for best Halloween costume! Mic drop!

Etymology

Origin of mic drop

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

A year later, Obama delivered a memorable mic drop as well.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Ariana DeBose ended her third turn as Tonys host with a mic drop.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

But coming from a mainstream prosecutor, it’s a mic drop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2024

Best Grime Act went to Bugzy Malone who had a mic drop moment - literally - as he celebrated the awards coming from Sheffield for the first time.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

Open, it was more mission statement than mic drop.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022