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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "NEEN" (as in "knee")/

Meaning

In the Dominican Republic, a casual word for a close friend or buddy. The street-level, affectionate way to address someone, equivalent to "bro" or "man."

Examples

What's up, bro, how's everything going.

Relax man, I'll take care of that for you.

Regional synonyms

To break up with your partner, that painful moment when someone says "it's not working" and everything falls apart. It can be mutual or one-sided, but it always hurts and is always followed by a sad playlist.