taking the mick

to tease or kid someone. British slang

are you taking the mick

by simona September 4, 2006

taking the mick

Taking the mick/mike/michael are variants of "Taking the mickey" which is Cockney Rhyming Slang. In full it is "Taking the Mickey Bliss" rhyming with... taking the piss meaning to poke fun at someone either humorously or aggressively. Sometimes reworded to "extracting the michael"

Are you taking the mick/mickey? (extracting the michael)
Calm down, I'm just taking the mick/mickey.
Relax, he's only taking the mick/mickey.

by Shutey July 15, 2018

taking the mick

Using someone as the butt of a joke (taking the Piss out of someone).

We really took the mick out of paddy! I was only taking the mick.

by Gasmixman January 14, 2006

taking the mick

Annoying someone in a funny way.

He's taking the mick out of the boys hair cut. Ha ha!

by mr slang uk August 17, 2009

taking the mickey

Joking, doing something without intent.

Making fun of someone or something.

A less offensive way of saying taking the piss.

"That was funny!"
Her prominent eyes swam with tears as she gasped for breath, staring at Ron. Utterly nonplussed, he looked around at the others, who were now laughing at the expression on Ron's face and at the ludicrously prolonged laughter of Luna Lovegood, who was rocking backwards and forwards, clutching her sides.
"Are you taking the mickey?" said Ron, frowning at her.
"Baboon's … backside!" she choked, holding her ribs. -Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

by Cassi S. August 6, 2005

taking the mickey

using someone as the butt of a joke, lightheartedly. Non-offensive humor.

'Are you taking the mickey?'

by kdc June 26, 2003

taking the mickey

Derived from Cockney Rhyhming Slang - Taking the Mickey Bliss - piss

A very British way to ask if someone is taking the piss - ie making fun of you.

Trudy - I love your new trousers!

Judy - Are you taking the mickey?

by Dave Robertshaw October 15, 2008