mick

Definition

A ridiculously easy college course designed to inflate your GPA without requiring actual effort—think 'Mickey Mouse class' but shorter and more dismissive. The academic equivalent of getting participation trophies.

Example Usage

I'm taking History of Animation as a mick to boost my GPA before senior year.

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