mai mai

/ ˈmaɪ maɪ /

noun

1. a duck-shooter's shelter; hide

Word History and Origins

Origin of mai mai¹

probably from Australian aboriginal mia-mia shelter

Example Sentences

Reuters was unable to confirm this and the Mai Mai could not be reached for comment.

From Reuters

The Mai Mai comprise several armed bands that formed to resist two invasions by Rwandan forces in the late 1990s.

From Reuters

Mai, Mai,’ I said while tapping her cheeks and shaking her body.

From Seattle Times

Mai Mai comprise several armed bands that originally formed to resist two invasions by Rwandan forces in the late 1990s.

From Reuters

Fighting then raged there with Mai Mai militia members, with civilians caught in the middle.

From Washington Times