Mickey Mouse

adjective

ˈmi-kē-ˈmau̇s How to pronounce Mickey Mouse (audio)
Definition of Mickey Mousenext
1
as in small
lacking importance a woman who at town meetings insists on airing every little Mickey Mouse concern she has

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2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention as far as his schoolmarm of a boss is concerned, no rule is so Mickey Mouse that it can be ignored

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mickey Mouse
  1. small
  2. nominal
  3. minor
  4. slight
  5. little
  6. petty
  7. tiny
Adjective
  • This white wooden board will elegantly display small appetizers, such as meat, cheese, and other charcuterie board goodies.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • There are small miniatures up to topiary tree-forms and all sizes in between.
    Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of small
Adjective
  • Quickly, the nominal legal limits on suicide are tossed aside.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
  • And in October, that financial foundation was indeed strong for the economy-powering consumer: Personal income shot up 0.6%, the largest monthly increase since March; and disposable income (income minus taxes) was up 0.7% in nominal terms and 0.4% when taking inflation into account.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of nominal
Adjective
  • Victims can suffer from a range of injuries, from minor bruises to severe, life-altering conditions.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • According to the commission, there have been 113 reports of overheating, including seven reports of fires and one report of a minor burn injury.
    Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of minor
Adjective
  • But some experts say more research is still needed, especially since the study found a slight increase in prostate cancer among men who had higher levels of omega-6.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Many current partner structures will lend themselves well to adapt to new needs with slight changes in remit and capabilities.
    Forrester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of slight
Adjective
  • This comfy pair of undies gets bonus points for its buttery-smooth material, picot trim, and little rosette detail.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of little
Adjective
  • The Rome of Gladiator II is purposefully over the top, using the backdrop of the ancient world as a way to examine how petty people have always been.
    Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Seeing Kwon land a deflating chest kick on Sam, Axel abandons his petty fight with Miguel and shifts his target.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of petty
Adjective
  • Then the head turned ever so slightly, and this tiny helpless creature seemed to be looking up at me.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
  • From the outside, Boca Chica appears to be a tiny village marked by a handful of houses along Boca Chica Beach.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of tiny
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