hot mic

English

Alternative forms

  • hot mike

Noun

hot mic (uncountable)

  1. (informal) A microphone that is turned on.

Usage notes

This term is used primarily in the context of a microphone which amplifies the remarks of someone who does not know that it is on.

References

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