took the mick
Poked gentle fun
Took the mick is British slang meaning teased, mocked, or made fun of someone or something: They took the mick out of his accent.
The phrase suggests good-natured ribbing rather than cruel mockery, though it can edge toward the latter.
Also appears as take the mickey or take the piss, with similar meaning.
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- sardonicismScornful, biting humor
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
- poking funMocking in jest
pulling your leg · banter · jest · joshing · winding up · ridicule · tongue-in-cheek · tongue in cheek · dry humor · dry wit · British humor · wind-up · leg pull · joke · taunting · pisstake · having a laugh · needling
mockery vs. respect
took the mickhonored
Given recognition or respect
revered · venerated · esteemed · looked up to · admired
ridicule vs. support
took the micksupported
Gave aid or backing
defended · backed up · encouraged · championed · rallied behind