WORD MEANING

Mike hammer meaning

MYK HAM-er · proper noun

A fictional private detective created by writer Mickey Spillane, featured in a series of crime novels and adaptations.

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Other meanings

A nickname or code name used in military or law enforcement contexts.

A brand name for a type of hammer or tool.

A slang term for a powerful punch or strike.

The term can refer to a fictional character, a nickname, a brand, or slang depending on context.

Examples

Mike Hammer is a fictional detective created by Mickey Spillane.

The Mike Hammer novels were popular in the mid-20th century.

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