mike-mike en · NOUN
Etymology
mike + mike, from mm (“millimetre”). From Mike (“the letter M in the ICAO spelling alphabet”). From having two "m"'s in the term, leading to reduplication of "mike".
Meanings
- (US, informal) Synonym of millimeter (“mm”)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mike-mikes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
50 mike-mike · 20 mike-mike · 40 mike-mike · 30 mike-mike