Derogatory nickname for the state of Maryland. Usually applied by Virginia residents, in reference to the liberal bent of that state's politicians, in contrast to the conservatism common just south in the Commonwealth.
by BRYANJUSMC May 14, 2009
Get the Peoples Republic of Maryland mug.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.
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.
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Someone who calls everyone racist, sexist, homophobic bigot and won't listen to what others have to say. They also commonly support killing innocent babies but oppose killing serial killers, murderers, and rapists. Not only are Maryland democrats generous with their money, but they are also generous with other peoples' money.
Democrat: "You voted for Trump? You're so racist and homophobic, and you're against a female being in office so you're a sexist pig!" *Votes for Chris Van Hollen over Kathy Szeliga*
Normal person: "Yep, they sound like a Maryland Democrat."
Normal person: "Yep, they sound like a Maryland Democrat."
by invinciblemario99 August 1, 2017
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by The weird online kid April 23, 2020
Get the Maranda mug.I'm from Maryland. We're not from the South, nor do we have an accent. We're also not New England, we're the Mid Atlantic. It's soda, not pop. It's a sub, not a hoagie. It's the beach not the shore and we drink water not "Wooder". It's acceptable to say "where y'all goin?" in short of "where are you going?" It's pizza not pie. It's DC not Washington. We know what bad traffic really looks like, how to use a traffic circle, and how to pump our own gas. We know what and where the Naval Academy is. It's not unusual to eat at a resturant with no shirts, no shoes, and your boat parked out front. We love crabs, corn, and beer. There is no place like it.
by anonymous April 21, 2005
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by oldirtybahen November 18, 2011
Get the Southern Maryland Hand Grenade mug.Maranda might be a bitch but she has a kind heart but might brake your heart so watch out. Maranda loves to be online and talk to guys. She is very cute. But don't mess with her or she will beat the shit out of you. She is very strong. Most of the time she wants to be alone. she feels like a outcast to.
maranda U are so cute.
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