adjective
General Slang
maga
MAH-gah · adjective · slang
Thin, skinny, meagre
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Definitions
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Very thin or skinny. 'Maga dog' = a scrawny mongrel.
“Yuh look maga, yuh nah eat?”
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maga In A Sentence
Yuh look maga, yuh nah eat?
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, from English 'meagre'.
Variants
mawga
People Also Ask
What does 'maga' mean in Patois?
It means very thin or skinny, and comes from the English word 'meagre'.
What is a 'maga dog'?
It is a scrawny, undernourished mongrel dog — the phrase also appears in Jamaican proverbs and songs.
How is 'maga' spelled?
It is written as 'maga' and sometimes 'mawga', reflecting the pronunciation.
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