maffick

[ maf-ik ]

verb (used without object)British.
  1. to celebrate with extravagant public demonstrations.

Origin of maffick

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; back formation from Mafeking, jocularly taken as gerund of verb maffick + -ing1 (the relief of the besieged city was joyously celebrated in London)

Other words from maffick

  • maf·fick·er, noun

Words Nearby maffick

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British Dictionary definitions for maffick

maffick

/ (ˈmæfɪk) /


verb
  1. (intr) British archaic to celebrate extravagantly and publicly

Origin of maffick

1
C20: back formation from Mafeking (now Mafikeng), from the rejoicings at the relief of the siege there in 1900

Derived forms of maffick

  • mafficker, noun

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