noun General Slang

mai

MY · noun · informal

Mom (affectionate) (DR)

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Definitions

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An affectionate clip of 'mamá' used for one's mother; can also address a girl warmly.

“Mai, ¿qué hay de comer?”
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mai In A Sentence

Mai, ¿qué hay de comer?

Origin & Usage

Dominican Spanish; clipped from 'mamá/madre'.

Variants mamimamá

People Also Ask

What does 'mai' mean?

It's an affectionate Dominican clip of 'mamá' meaning 'mom'; it can also be a warm way to address a woman or girl.

Where does 'mai' come from?

It's shortened from 'mamá' or 'madre' in casual Dominican speech, dropping the final syllable.

Is 'mai' only for your mother?

Not always — while it usually means 'mom', it's also used affectionately toward a girlfriend or female friend.

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