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

He then pivoted to a performing arts mic drop, “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera or things where it’s like, ‘Hey!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

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

The mic drop was interpreted by some X users as confirmation that the holy grail had been found.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Meyers, hearing her teammate talk that talk, snapped her fingers and pantomimed a mic drop.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2023

Once the music stopped, Thompson provided a mic drop moment – announcing Oprah Winfrey as the first presenter.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2022