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mayne hol'up
What does mayne hol'up mean?
The Houston pump-the-brakes. Equal parts surprise, disbelief and 'rewind that'. Stretched out so the 'mayne' lands first and the 'hol'up' catches you mid-thought.
"Mayne hol'up — you tellin' me she paid full price for them screens?"
Origin
'Mayne' is the long-vowel Houston/Memphis pronunciation of 'man', popularised in chopped-and-screwed and Southern rap.
Frequently asked questions
What does mayne hol'up mean?
It's a Houston interjection meaning "man, hold up."
How do you use mayne hol'up in a sentence?
"Mayne hol'up — did you just say the show's cancelled?"
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