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macana

macana
feminine noun
1. stupid thing (informal) (disparate) (CSur, PerÚ, Venezuelan Spanish)
  • decir macanas -> to talk nonsense
2. pain, drag (fastidio) (Andes, RP, Venezuelan Spanish)
  • ¡qué macana! -> what a pain o drag!

macana [mah-cah’-nah]
1. A wooden weapon in use among the ancient Indians of Mexico and Peru, generally edged with sharp flint.
2. Stupid comment (disparate). (Andes)
3. (Cono Sur) Bad job (chapuza).
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Q: How do I translate "macana" (the policemen stick) in English?
A: We call that a "night stick".
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