Mickey Finn

noun

1. slang.
   Often shortened toMickey
   1. a drink containing a drug to make the drinker unconscious, usually formed by the combination of chloral hydrate and alcohol. It can be poisonous
   2. the drug itself

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mickey Finn¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

An all yellow with black streak in the centre same as the "Mickey Finn" is another very good combination.

From Project Gutenberg

As they rounded the second floor, they saw Mickey Finn on her hands and knees looking through a key-hole.

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