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mau–mau

verb, often capitalized both Ms \ˈmau̇-ˌmau̇\
mau–mauedmau–mau·ing

Definition of MAU-MAU

transitive verb
:  to intimidate (as an official) by hostile confrontation or threats
intransitive verb
:  to engage in mau-mauing someone
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Origin of MAU-MAU

Mau Mau, anti-European secret society in colonial Kenya
First Known Use: 1970

Related to MAU-MAU

Synonyms
blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, mau-mau, strong-arm

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