mike
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈmaɪk// UK //mˈaɪk// mike
n. a short way to say or write the name Michael. It is a very common name for men in English-speaking countries.
n. a common masculine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Michael.
My friend Mike is coming over for dinner tonight.
After the meeting, Mike stayed behind to help the team clean up the conference room.
While his legal documents all listed him as Michael, he preferred that his colleagues and friends address him simply as Mike to maintain a more approachable atmosphere.
Shortened from Michael.
Usage
Proper noun; almost always capitalized unless used in technical shorthand for a microphone.