maffick

[ maf-ik ]
/ ˈmæf ɪk /

verb (used without object) British.

to celebrate with extravagant public demonstrations.

Origin of maffick

1895–1900; back formation from Mafeking, taken as v. + -ing1; the relief of the besieged city was joyously celebrated in London

OTHER WORDS FROM maffick

maf·fick·er, noun

Words nearby maffick

maewo, maf, mafeking, mafenide, maff, maffick, mafia, mafic, mafikeng, mafioso, mafted

British Dictionary definitions for maffick

maffick
/ (ˈmæfɪk) /

verb

(intr) British archaic to celebrate extravagantly and publicly

Derived forms of maffick

mafficker, noun

Word Origin for maffick

C20: back formation from Mafeking (now Mafikeng), from the rejoicings at the relief of the siege there in 1900