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mau-mau

mau-mau [ mow mów ] (past and past participle mau-maued, present participle mau-mau·ing, 3rd person present singular mau-maus)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
intimidate: to confront somebody such as a public official or bureaucrat with the intent of gaining concessions, benefits, or advantage through intimidation ( slang )

[Late 20th century. <Mau Mau]
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