Mickey D
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Meaning · English
McDonald's, a chain of fast-food restaurants.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Clanton and Carolyn made no complaints, but she could tell they would have preferred a Mickey D to her festive efforts. The best thing about the turkey was the skin.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Mickey D” mean?
McDonald's, a chain of fast-food restaurants.
Is “Mickey D” formal or informal?
Mickey D is generally slang.