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

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

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

Madan

An Indian name which translates to 'God of Love'

I don't need a Kratos in bed, I need a Madan!

by Satkum March 9, 2020

Malani

Malani is your average outgoing, outspoken, goofy, beautiful,"one of the guys" type of girl. Dont hold back around malani because she is the most funnest person to be around, what ever you say might make her laugh until she turns red. you would want to lose a malani, your life wont be the same without her

Yo did you talk to Malani lately?
YEAH! she wouldn't stop say "RAWR XD" tho she's so cool to be around

by @thebeautyoall April 21, 2018

malana cream

its the best quality hash in the world.
and only grows in a particular region in the himalayas
the name is derived from the place where it grows.malana is near the township of manali in himachal pradesh in india.

hey babalog les go smoke some malana man,its complete blissssss.

by babalog September 4, 2005

malandi

Filipino term used for being too flirty towards people.

Khale is malandi

by malandi October 26, 2014