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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "NEE" (as in "knee") + "tahs" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Spain, a handy person who is very skilled with their hands and can fix, build, or assemble almost anything without calling a professional.

Examples

My dad is super handy, he fixed the washing machine in ten minutes.

Call your brother, he's great with his hands.

Regional synonyms

Same meaning as in English: the child of a famous or powerful person who got their career through their parents' connections rather than their own merit. Spanish speakers adopted the term as-is and use it widely on social media to call out celebrities who were born on third base.