General
mas
What does mas mean?
Short for 'masquerade' — the costumed street performance of Carnival; 'to play mas' is to participate in a Carnival band.
"Which band you playing mas with this year?"
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; clipping of 'masquerade'.
Frequently asked questions
What does mas mean?
It's short for 'masquerade' — the costumed street celebration of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.
What does it mean to play mas?
To 'play mas' means to take part in Carnival by wearing a costume and parading with a band.
Where does the word mas come from?
It's a clipping of 'masquerade', rooted in Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival tradition.
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