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Mahani

She's really a mahani, she got 100% in her test!
by Manyl June 5, 2020
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malandro

A common figure in Brazilian culture, the «malandro» is a laid back bad-boy, appreciated as a folk hero of some sort. The football-samba-petty crime type of figure.

The act of being a «malandro», «malandragem», is characterised in the Brazilian popular imagination as a tool for individual justice. Facing the forces of oppressive institutions, the individualist malandro survives by manipulating people, fooling authorities, and sidestepping laws in a way which guarantees his well-being. In this way, the malandro is a typical Brazilian hero. Literary examples include Pedro Malasarte and João Grilo; with a good example of non-Brazilian character being Jimmy McGill.

But the malicious and corner-cutting figure of the malandro does not mean one would be selfish, careless towards others. A malandro doesn't use malandragem to take advantage of another person intending to harm others, but rather only to find a way out of an unfair situation even if this means resorting to illegal methods.
"My daughter, don't you go sweet on that malandro! He's a good-for-nothing!"
by voxdantesque November 14, 2020
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Mahana

Meaning the Sun or Light of Sun or Day in Tahitian.

Like the Sun, persons with this name are fiery in temperament and yet warm and giving of life at the same time. People are drawn to Mahana's just like they are the sun. Mahana's are most comfortable around lots of people. Mahana's love to party and go to parties. Mahana's usually have exotic looks and are not easily forgotten.

Locations: Mahana Beach (Green Sands Big Island Hawaii)
Hotels: Mahana at Kaanapali Maui
Mahana No Atua (tahitian): Day of God (english)
by tahitildy February 3, 2010
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Maelani

A spunky personality beautiful, sweet, smart girl. Can be demanding and will take charge in any situation and be a leader. No obstacle can stop her from her plans. She will get it done by any means necessary.
In a room full of kids Maelani would be the one to figure out there's candy on the highest counter and will figure out how to get it down and split it evenly with the rest of the kids.
by Erika406 December 20, 2016
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malaneyed

when someone actively pursues and steals your boyfriend or fiance
You know you've been malaneyed when you see your fiance with his tongue down the throat of another woman on national television.
by a former fan March 4, 2009
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mahlon

A sweet, talented, sexy man. He knows how to make a girl laugh and smile. Everyone needs a guy like him in their lives.
A great guy that you have to look for mahlon
by A fizzle January 2, 2014
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mahan

The coolest guy ever. a pimp, that rides a sick long board, got crazy tricks up his sleeves, he is funny as shit, kick ass and has the coolest name, the man from Persian, he kicks ass.
Mahan is god.
Mahan is the coolest kid i know.
by agreenterd December 15, 2008
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