Mahy (en. Mahy)

/maɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Colloquial term to describe something impressive or extraordinary.
That movie was mahy, I couldn't believe how good it was.
Esa película fue mahy, no podía creer lo buena que era.
A feeling of awe or admiration.
The show was so mahy that everyone applauded at the end.
El espectáculo fue tan mahy que todos aplaudieron al final.

Etymology

The origin of the term is uncertain, but it has become popular in some Spanish-speaking regions as part of informal language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mahy show
A show or event that impresses greatly.
mahy show
it's mahy
It is used to affirm that something is truly impressive.
es mahy
it's been mahy time
Reference to something being fashionable or surprising at a certain time.
hace mahy tiempo

Related Words

incredible
That cannot be believed, impressive.
increíble
fantastic
Excellent or incredibly good.
fantástico
spectacular
That causes admiration or astonishment.
espectacular

Slang Meanings

Something that stands out positively or impressively.
That car is mahy, everyone stopped to look at it.
Ese coche es mahy, todos se detenían a mirarlo.
Referring to something that is very good or has been very well executed.
Her performance was mahy, she deserved an award.
Su actuación fue mahy, merecía un premio.