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Mickey Finn

noun Mick·ey Finn \ˌmi-kē-ˈfin\

Definition of MICKEY FINN

:  a drink of liquor doctored with a purgative or a drug

Origin of MICKEY FINN

probably from Mickey (Michael) Finn fl1903 American saloon keeper who allegedly drugged his customers
First Known Use: 1928
Medical Dictionary

Mickey Finn

noun \ˌmik-ē-ˈfin\

Medical Definition of MICKEY FINN

:  a drink of liquor doctored with a purgative or a drug

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