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Complete Definition of "mau-mau"

English

Etymology
From the name of a group of anti-British insurgents in Kenya, who were noted in Europe for their (alleged) extreme violence and brutality.

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
to mau-mau

  1. To menace through intimidating tactics; to intimidate, harass; to terrorize.
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