Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mickey-mouse
Adjective
/ˈmɪki ˌmaʊs/
Definition
Denoting something that is trivial, insignificant, or lacking in seriousness.
Examples
- The project was so poorly planned that it felt like a mickey-mouse operation.
- His excuses for being late were just mickey-mouse and not believable at all.
Meaning
The term ‘mickey-mouse’ is often used to refer to something that is considered silly or frivolous, indicating that it is not worthy of serious attention.
Synonyms
- Trivial
- Petty
- Insignificant
- Frivolous
