maffick

[ maf-ik ]

verb (used without object)

, British.

1. to celebrate with extravagant public demonstrations.

maffick

/ ˈmæfɪk /

verb

1. archaic.
   intr to celebrate extravagantly and publicly

Derived Forms

• ˈmafficker, noun

Other Words From

• maffick·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maffick¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; back formation from Mafeking, jocularly taken as gerund of verb maffick + -ing ¹ (the relief of the besieged city was joyously celebrated in London)

Word History and Origins

Origin of maffick¹

C20: back formation from Mafeking (now Mafikeng), from the rejoicings at the relief of the siege there in 1900