Mau-mau
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mau-mau is a verb meaning (transitive) To menace through intimidating tactics; to intimidate, harass; to terrorize.
Meaning
(transitive) To menace through intimidating tactics; to intimidate, harass; to terrorize.
Example Sentences
It was my first experience with the phenomenon that would later be called "mau-mauing the flack catcher."
Word Forms
- mau-maus
- mau-mauing
- mau-maued
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maul, maund, maule, maze, maun, mank.
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