mike
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Meaning · English
A minute.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We'll be there in one zero mikes [i.e. ten minutes].
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 “mike” mean?
A minute.
Is “mike” formal or informal?
mike is generally slang.