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/Sounds like "MAH" (as in "mark") + "hah" (as in "hard")/

Meaning

A friendly, likeable, good-vibes person in Spain, one of the most genuine compliments in the Spanish vocabulary. Saying someone is majo or maja means you genuinely like them and they're great to be around.

Examples

Your sister is so maja.

The new neighbor is really majo, he brought us cake when he moved in.

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Regional synonyms

In Argentina and Uruguay lunfardo, a trick, knack, or insider technique for getting something done that looks effortless once you know it. The kind of practical wisdom someone shows you once and you never forget.