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Malakas
''Malakas'' () is a Greek slang word. Malakas is an exceptionally versatile word. The meaning varies depending on the tone and context used. It is an exclamation of pleasure, an expression of dark horror, a cry of anger, a paean of affection, and other different things besides its literal equivalent, which in British English is wanker. Common alternative meanings include asshole or jerk, and the contrasting dude, or mate, depending on the context. It derives from the Greek word ''malakos'' (), which means "soft" or "spoilt, well-used to luxuries of life".〔Λεξικό τής Κοινής Νεοελληνικής, Ίδρυμα Μ. Τριανταφυλλίδη; G. Babiniotis, Λεξικό της Νεας Ελληνικής Γλώσσας.〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Malakas Times.org - Dare to be stupid )〕 It is one of the most frequent words picked up by tourists and travellers to Greece and is not unusual amongst the younger Greek diaspora, even when the level of Greek is low. A female form of the word exists, ''malako'' (), but is a recent coinage.
==Usage==
In everyday speech, the word ''malakas'' is used metaphorically to mean a person who uses no common sense. In addition, in parts of the world outside Greece, with significant Greek population (e.g. the United States), the word ''malakas'' appears well known among non-Greek people.
It is considered inappropriate to use against strangers, while it is acceptable among close friends, typically among males, resembling the meaning of "dude" or "mate". There are significant parallels between the word malakas and the word 'nigga' used by some African Americans between each other giving them a sense of friendship or brotherhood. Additionally, females may use the word even in an affectionate way.〔
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