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magga
What does magga mean?
Describing a person or animal that is meagre and bony. Also spelt maga, meager.
"The dog was so magga you could count its ribs."
Origin
Caribbean English, from 'meagre'; used in Trinidad and Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What does magga mean?
Magga means very thin, skinny or scrawny, describing a person or animal that is bony and undernourished.
Where does the word magga come from?
It comes from the English word 'meagre' and is used across Caribbean English, especially in Trinidad and Barbados.
Is calling someone magga rude?
It can be blunt or unflattering, but it's everyday descriptive slang rather than a serious insult.
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