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- [mahy-uh-mahy-uh]
- /ˈmaɪ əˌmaɪ ə/
- /ˈmiːə ˈmiːə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-uh-mahy-uh]
- /ˈmaɪ əˌmaɪ ə/
Definition of mia-mia word
- noun mia-mia a temporary, hutlike shelter built by Aboriginal tribes in Australia. 1
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Origin of mia-mia
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Ganay (or Kurnai, Australian Aboriginal language spoken in Gippsland, Victoria), recorded as mai-mai camp, hut
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Parts of speech for Mia-mia
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mia-mia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.