manna
/ˈmænə/
CommonA person, typically a male friend or acquaintance. Used as a general address or third-person reference.
Usually refers to males but context can stretch it. Often used in third person as a way of speaking about someone at a slight distance, which can add either affection or shade depending on tone.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | manna pulled up at 2am unannounced | This guy showed up without warning late at night. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | the manna's been moving mad lately | He has been acting strange or erratically. | tiktok, 2022 |
| 03 | you know that manna from ends? he got signed | That guy from the local area just got a record deal. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to a specific male person in conversation.
- Addressing a friend or acquaintance casually.
- Describing what someone did without using their name.
Do not use it when
- You are referring to a woman and want a gender-neutral term.Use “london-slang-galdem” instead.
Origin and context
A phonetic variant of man common in MLE. The extended vowel form reflects Jamaican Creole influence on London speech.
- First seen
- 1990s
- Confidence
- medium
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