mau-mau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To menace through intimidating tactics; to intimidate, harass; to terrorize.

Word forms

mau-mau mau-maus mau-mauing mau-maued

Etymology

From Mau Mau, the name of a group of anti-British insurgents in Kenya, who were noted in Europe for their (alleged) extreme violence and brutality.

Derived words

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