Mantash
A verb meaning 'to change your mind abruptly'. Coined from a South African Politician "Gwede Mantash", who suddenly changed his political position within a weekend.
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Mantash
To state a categorical opinion, only to change your mind and state a completely different opinion on the same matter later on. Originally used to describe how ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe changed his mind during the #ZumaMustFall protests in South Africa. He was originally in support of Zuma resigning, but later voiced his undying support for the presidency.
Mantash
Verb
Born from South African politics.
1. To abruptly change your mind.
2. A sudden and unexpected change in thought or logic.
In politics.
2. To change your mind using a play on words in an attempt to get out of a corner one has placed themselves in.
3. To obfuscate the truth with statements that have little meaning, but contrary to a statement said the day/ week/month before. Often leaving reporters (and the public) mildly amused, puzzled but very disappointed and annoyed.
Born from South African politics.
1. To abruptly change your mind.
2. A sudden and unexpected change in thought or logic.
In politics.
2. To change your mind using a play on words in an attempt to get out of a corner one has placed themselves in.
3. To obfuscate the truth with statements that have little meaning, but contrary to a statement said the day/ week/month before. Often leaving reporters (and the public) mildly amused, puzzled but very disappointed and annoyed.
I was going to go for a run today but I mantashed and did weight training instead when I saw my crush in the weights section.
Mantash by Abstract Manner July 11, 2017
Mantasha
Mantasha is a beautiful girl and she is an amazing friend. She has secret admirers who are hidden somewhere. She is Amazing but she doesn't see it because sometimes all the hurt in her life covers up all beautiful things about it. She has beautiful hair and smiles like no other person. although mantasha can be hidden away beneath her sheets, she still glows like a pretty bright star.
Mantasha
Mantasha is one of the nicest people u will ever meet. U can always trust this girl and if u meet her, try to be close to her 🤞🏽. She’s just an amazing person to have in your life.
Person: who’s that girl on your snap chat story?
Me: that’s Mantasha
Person: oh wow she’s beautiful
Me: don’t try it, she wouldn’t like u
Person: that’s rude
Mantasha: *laughs*
Me: that’s Mantasha
Person: oh wow she’s beautiful
Me: don’t try it, she wouldn’t like u
Person: that’s rude
Mantasha: *laughs*
Mantasha by Hamzah788383 May 29, 2018
Mantastic Number
A song in a musical in which the singers are all male and the song is of a high manful quality; usually involves singing about objectifying women and/or fighting.
Mantastic Number by Captain Silver April 1, 2006
mantastic
Following his fifth keg of beer, Kevin ripped the horn off of his pet narwhal, and then nailed his porn-star girlfriend for hours. Subsequently, he felt mantastic.
mantastic by Ned Ryerson July 30, 2008
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