Mickey D's

Fast food chain

Mickey D's is slang for McDonald's, the fast-food restaurant chain.

The nickname sounds casual and affectionate, often used when suggesting a quick, unpretentious meal: Let's hit Mickey D's on the way home.

The D comes from the Mc- prefix in McDonald's.

menu

Big Mac

Signature fast-food sandwich

Quarter PounderNamed-weight burger
McNuggetsBite-sized fried chicken morsels
McMuffinBranded breakfast sandwich

Filet-O-Fish · McRib · fries · cheeseburger · Happy Meal · combo · shake · McChicken · apple pie · hash brown

brand

Big Mac

Signature fast-food sandwich

Happy MealChildren's combo with toy
McNuggetsBite-sized fried chicken morsels
Filet-O-FishFried fish fast-food sandwich

McMuffin · McRib · McDelivery · McJob · dollar menu

fast-food

drive-thru

Vehicle-accessible service window

friesDeep-fried potato strips
value mealBundled food at discount
takeoutRestaurant food for elsewhere

counter service · franchise · chain · kiosk · tray · napkins · condiments · 24/7 · dine-in · combo

Categories

Brand NicknamesWally World, Chevy, Benz, Caddy, Vette

Opposites

naming register

Mickey D'sMcDonald's

Global fast food chain

food quality/dining tier

Mickey D'sfine dining

Elegant restaurant experience

haute cuisine · upscale dining · farm-to-table · chef's table · tasting menu

fast food brand rivalry

Mickey D'sBurger King

Fast food franchise

BK · Wendy's · Whataburger · Five Guys · In-N-Out

Family

McDonald's, McDonald

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G