mic drop
Americannoun
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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.
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something, especially a statement or action, that displays such a bold confidence.
Her insulting response was the ultimate metaphorical mic drop.
interjection
Etymology
Origin of mic drop
First recorded in 2010–15
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, the world’s only $5 trillion company reported its second-quarter earnings, which included the blockbuster mic drop that the company expects its revenue to grow much faster than Wall Street analysts had been expecting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
A year later, Obama delivered a memorable mic drop as well.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
Her response was a "mic drop", said former Manhattan prosecutor Jeremy Saland.
From BBC ● May 9, 2024
She continues; a mic drop about modern dating imminent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
On Wednesday, Dr. Griffin followed up with a long thread of tweets deflating the optimistic interpretations of the mic drop GIF.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
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