taking the mick
Poking fun at
Taking the mick is British slang for teasing, mocking, or making fun of someone or something: Are you taking the mick, or do you actually believe that?
The phrase usually implies lighthearted ribbing rather than malicious ridicule, though it can shade into genuine disrespect.
Also *taking the mickey* or, more vulgarly, *taking the piss*.
- jokingSaying things in fun
- banteringLight, playful teasing
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- having a laughTeasing or joking around
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
just joking · jesting · chaff · rib · rally · leg-pulling · pulling your leg · needling · poking fun · winding someone up · snark · sardonicism · mockery · irony · tongue in cheek · roasting · dry humor · dry wit
taking the mickpaying tribute
lauding · extolling · eulogizing · commending · straight talk
taking the mickhonoring
Recognizing with respect
venerating · bigging up · boosting · gassing up · paying tribute