France· medium· informal
faire le mia
“to act the mia (Marseille slang word)”
Meaning
To strut about showing off
Explanation
Marseille slang for putting on airs and strutting about to impress people, especially in front of the opposite sex.
Example
Il fait le mia devant les filles sur la Canebière.
He struts around showing off in front of the girls on the Canebière.
Origin
IAM's 1993 hit 'Le mia' pushed the word nationwide. The group said their parents used it as verlan for 'ami' (friend), though the real origin isn't settled.
Where
Marseille
Source
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