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Mafan is a word derived from mandarin chinese that conveys the feeling of being pained or annoyed by something, about the same meaning as 'troublesome' or 'bothersome'.

Contrary to other definitions on urban dictionary, make sure you do NOT pronounce the "fan" element like a football fan. Instead it should sound more like "mah" "fahn"- the same fan sound as "fondue". In general usage it is roughly equivalent to the phrase "pain in the ass".

Also known to many as ma fan
1. I would go to the grocery store today, but its too mafan

2. Why did you give me all this shit to carry, you have no idea how mafan that is.

3. She is really hot, but she already has three kids, its too mafan to go after her.
mafan by Drew&Elliott January 5, 2011
Words you can keep
Derived from Mandarin, the term "ma'fan" (pronounced "ma" like mama/papa, and "fan" like football fan) is literally translated as "crazy annoyance".
Used by many foreigners in China, it expresses the feeling of chaotic despair, or an annoying situation.
Brian: How's that powerpoint presentation coming along?
Paul: It's... well, mafan. I don't think I'm going to get any sleep for the next 3 days, at least.

OR

Julia: So what's happening between you and Fred?
Amy: Mafan! He never told me he had a girlfriend, and now SHE's hating on me like a mofo.
mafan by kris91 May 27, 2008
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Mafanta ma fan Maan maana Maanya maania Maanvi maanasa maanav Maanit
Maano is a vamboe name given to sensitive, sweet girls with a kind heart and a can-do attitude some people say she is more special that she thinks
Maano is more special than you think
maano by DJ Cinderella September 23, 2020
Most amazing friend ever. She is loyal, drop dead gorgeous,has a smile that will brighten the darkest day and sings like an angel.

Family and friends are incredibly important to her. She will always be there for you.
Is interested, curious, creative and super talented.

So fun, spontaneous and confident that she will dance in the middle of the street!

She is the best friend you can have.
I met the most talented, intelligent and nice person ever, she was called Mafalda.

Who is that beautiful girl over there reading Harry Potter?
Mafalda!
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Short for “motherfucker” and often used to bypass the filter on Roblox.
user1 Bro you can’t go around kidnapping people
user2 MAFAKA 😡😤😡😡😤😤
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Needy little bitch who needs the approval of Urban Dictionary to know that he's awesome.
Maanik is cool, so why tf does he need Urban Dictionary's approval to know he's cool.
maanik by beng5435 May 17, 2016
Is the patient ready for operating room procedure? Hell NO! We are on MAFAT time...
MAFAT by Big AL EP Lab February 27, 2017
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