Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mano

noun
mah-noh
Definition
a term used in informal contexts to refer to a friend or buddy, often used affectionately among close acquaintances.
Examples
  • Hey mano, how have you been?
  • She went to the concert with her manos.
  • That was a great game, mano!
Meaning
In slang, ‘mano’ is derived from the Spanish word for ‘hand,’ but in conversational use, it expresses camaraderie or casual kinship, similar to saying ‘bro’ or ‘dude’ in English.
Synonyms
  • buddy
  • pal
  • bro