Maga

//ˈmæɡ.ə// adj, name, noun, phrase

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Following the political philosophy of Donald Trump; Trumpist. US

    "MAGA Republicans"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of Blackwood's Magazine (1817–1980). UK, abbreviation, alt-of, historical

    "In 1817 he connected himself definitively with Blackwood's Magazine, or "Maga.""

Noun
  1. 1
    Thespesia grandiflora, a tree native to Puerto Rico also planted elsewhere for its fairness and the working properties of its wood.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of mugu. Africa, Nigeria, West, alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    A follower of the political philosophy of Donald Trump. US

    "A terrified mob of these MAGAs in their red hats had gathered in the town square screaming: “Where’s Sarah? Where’s Sarah? She promised to make Stars Hollow great again! She’s the only one who can save us!”"

  4. 4
    Alternative letter-case form of MAGA (“Make America Great Again”). UK, alt-of

    "In America today this takes at least two forms: tight-fitting clothes that display the shoulders, biceps and thighs (see the straining suit seams of Jeff Bezos and the younger Magas) […]."

  5. 5
    Ellipsis of Krav Maga (“contact combat”). abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, nonstandard, uncountable
Phrase
  1. 1
    Acronym of Make America Great Again. US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

    "The 17-year-old told a CBS affiliate the Maga hats - a staple of President Trump's campaign - are a "racist and hateful symbol." ¶ According to the sheriff's office, the student began verbally attacking her peer on Monday because of the Maga hat, before grabbing and hurling it to the ground."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of MAGA (“Make America Great Again”). UK, alt-of

    "The 17-year-old told a CBS affiliate the Maga hats - a staple of President Trump's campaign - are a "racist and hateful symbol." ¶ According to the sheriff's office, the student began verbally attacking her peer on Monday because of the Maga hat, before grabbing and hurling it to the ground."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Spanish maga.

Etymology 2

See the corresponding entry.

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Hebrew מַגָּע (maga, “contact”).

Etymology 4

Clipping of magazine.

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