Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mickey-finn

noun

/ˈmɪki fɪn/

Definition

A drink that has been secretly mixed with a drug or poison to incapacitate the drinker.

Examples

The unsuspecting man was given a mickey-finn at the bar and later woke up in an unfamiliar place.
Be careful at parties; a mickey-finn could turn a fun night into a dangerous situation.

Meaning

The term refers to a cocktail or alcoholic beverage that’s been tampered with, often to make someone disoriented or unconscious without their knowledge.