General
mare
What does mare mean?
A shortened 'nightmare'; a difficult or disastrous experience.
"Traffic was a total mare this morning."
Origin
British and Australasian clipping of 'nightmare'.
Frequently asked questions
What does mare mean in slang?
Mare is a shortened form of 'nightmare', meaning a difficult or disastrous experience.
Where does this use of mare come from?
It's a British and Australasian clipping of the word 'nightmare'.
How do you use mare in a sentence?
You'd say 'Traffic was a total mare this morning,' meaning it was a nightmare.
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