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General Slang
mean as
MEEN-AZ · phrase · slang
Awesome; really impressive
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Definitions
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An intensified 'mean', signalling something excellent.
“Your setup is mean as, bro.”
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mean as In A Sentence
Your setup is mean as, bro.
Origin & Usage
New Zealand combination of 'mean' with the 'as' intensifier.
Variants
mean
People Also Ask
What does 'mean as' mean in New Zealand?
'Mean as' is high praise meaning awesome, impressive or excellent, the opposite of the usual sense of 'mean'. The 'as' intensifies it.
Why does 'mean' mean good in Kiwi slang?
In New Zealand slang 'mean' flipped to a positive, so calling something 'mean' or 'mean as' means it's really good.
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