mike-mike: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowTechnical/Military Slang
Quick answer
What does “mike-mike” mean?
Military phonetic alphabet term for 'millimeter' (mm), specifically referring to the caliber of weapons or ammunition.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Military phonetic alphabet term for 'millimeter' (mm), specifically referring to the caliber of weapons or ammunition.
In military and tactical contexts, used to denote weapon systems or ammunition size; sometimes used informally in related communities.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is consistent across English-speaking militaries following NATO phonetic standards.
Connotations
Professional, tactical, precise measurement reference.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US non-military contexts; exclusive to specific professional domains.
Grammar
How to Use “mike-mike” in a Sentence
[number] + mike-mike + [noun]mike-mike + [weapon system]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mike-mike” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The 40 mike-mike grenade launcher is standard issue.
- They requested mike-mike ammunition.
American English
- The 50 mike-mike machine gun provides heavy support.
- Check the mike-mike rounds inventory.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rarely used outside military history or engineering papers.
Everyday
Virtually never used in general conversation.
Technical
Exclusively military/tactical communications and documentation.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mike-mike”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “mike-mike”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mike-mike”
- Using it in non-military contexts.
- Writing it as 'mic-mic' or 'mike mike'.
- Confusing it with the unit 'cm'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Almost never. It is specialized jargon from military phonetic communications.
'Mike' is the NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'M'. 'Mike-mike' repeats it to represent the abbreviation 'mm' for millimeter.
In its core usage, no. It is a precise term for the unit 'millimeter' in a weapons context.
Treat it as a highly specialized term. Most learners will never encounter it unless studying military English or related fields.
Military phonetic alphabet term for 'millimeter' (mm), specifically referring to the caliber of weapons or ammunition.
Mike-mike is usually technical/military slang in register.
Mike-mike: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmaɪk ˌmaɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmaɪk ˌmaɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “packing a fifty mike-mike”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'Mike' says 'mm' twice: Mike-Mike = Millimeter.
Conceptual Metaphor
MEASUREMENT IS CODE
Practice
Quiz
In military slang, 'mike-mike' specifically refers to: