mang
9.9
An informal word for a man used in Caribbean English
- noun
- Slang
:
mang
- Ay, yo, what up mang!
Examples
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You're going to get your little mang and your little mango, and I think you're going to.
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What's up, mang? It's been a while since we hung out.
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Yo, mang, are you coming to the party tonight?
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Listen up, mang, we need to finish this project by Friday.
Synonyms
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1.0
An informal word for a man or boy
is a regional slang term mainly used in Caribbean speech
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8.1
A man or boy used in informal speech
is more regional and slangy than this general friendly term
185
8.0
A casual word for a man
is a regional Caribbean informal form rather than general casual address
106
8.2
A man, especially in informal British English
is Caribbean slang rather than specifically British informal usage
20
9.8
A close male friend you call like a brother
is general informal male address not specifically brotherlike or cultural
1
9.9
A close friend or respected person used as a casual greeting
is used regionally in casual talk rather than as a close friend title
8.6
A man in informal British English
is a Caribbean pronunciation style used in casual address
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mang in Caribbean English is an informal way of saying the English man, said with a different sound, and used like 'dude' or 'friend'. So when people call someone mang, they mean a man in a relaxed, friendly way.