This expression could come either from italian or spanish, it literally means "hand to hand" and it is used to indicate an argue, a verbal fight between two people.
"I had a mano a mano with John yesterday, i hate when he talks to me like that."
"You and John should stop with those head to head discussions..."
"You and John should stop with those head to head discussions..."
by Tobeeto dudy flappucine March 24, 2017
mano a mano is when two close mates go toe to toe to break down some deep conversations. often spoken over some chalk.
e.g. you have a bag yet the party finishes and you look over at your best mate and his misses. the misses is tired and he gives you a nod that says he’s putting her to bed. he then proceeds to look over at you.
e.g. you have a bag yet the party finishes and you look over at your best mate and his misses. the misses is tired and he gives you a nod that says he’s putting her to bed. he then proceeds to look over at you.
“just me and you pal”
“guess we are going mano a mano then”
*they proceed to break down some universal topics”
“guess we are going mano a mano then”
*they proceed to break down some universal topics”
by jewntymase June 26, 2023
by Egyptian Magician June 30, 2005
by sacht March 11, 2014
Slang for good friend or person you have known a while and bonded with ( Mano - male ) ( mana - female ) originated from the Spanish slang of hermano (brother) someone you are close to. Popular between 2 people that originate from seperate countries. I.e Britain and Spain
by ENG.DICT July 08, 2012
odd, weird, out of the norm, creepy, mysterious, outlandish, ridiculous, and unusual; something seen as being in "the hands of fate." As made popular by MST3K.
"The other day, on a whim, my friends and I decided to kill a goat. We used a rock and it took eight tries. It sounded fun at first, but turned out to be manos."
by Thel200ster March 18, 2007
Person: ugh do u know manoe?
Other person: Oh ya i wanna kill that wvss bitch
person: Shes even worse when drunk
Other person: Oh ya i wanna kill that wvss bitch
person: Shes even worse when drunk
by mikehawk5781 November 01, 2019