Definition of MAFIAA, the

MAFIAA, the    

noun - uncountable

• a pejorative term for both the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) and RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), likening them to the mafia.

  What do you mean I should pay for that? Are you a member of the MAFIAA or something?

  • See more words with the same meaning: business (related to).
  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 10 2010.

+	Add a definition for this slang term

Share Tweet E-mail	More info:	Interactive stats:
	R  Related words	Usage Vulgarity SlangMap

Related words

Slang terms with the same meaning

Other terms relating to 'business (related to)':
off-the-shelf	Definitions include: of a product, as-is rather than custom-built.
open the kimono	Definitions include: to share business details.
close up shop	Definitions include: to "close" any location.
presser	Definitions include: press conference.
Salvy	Definitions include: The Salvation Army.
rank-and-yank	Definitions include: a corporate performance review system in which employees are ranked in their performance, and the bottom-performing employees are terminated.
bread and butter	Definitions include: the main source of income for a business.
walk	Definitions include: to go free from a criminal charge.
ic	Definitions include: "I see".
pointy-haired boss	Definitions include: a boss who is not knowledgeable about technical matters.
single pane of glass	Definitions include: one view that surfaces essential business data, often from multiple sources.
hole in the wall	Definitions include: a small, often decrepit business.
casting couch	Definitions include: a couch on which prospective employees are expected to provide sexual favors in order to secure the position.
spec	Definitions include: "specification".
punch in	Definitions include: to start one's work shift.
(show 75 more)
Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
wedged	Definitions include: nauseous, irritable, with an aching body and headaches, as a result of staying awake too long.
ACK	Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present.
ion	Definitions include: "I don't".
STFU	Definitions include: acronym for "shut the fuck up".
beta	Definitions include: marijuana.
in the background	Definitions include: of an ongoing task, performed slowly over time, when nothing is claiming one's immediate attention.
IDEK	Definitions include: acronym for "I don't even know".
IANYL	Definitions include: acronym for "I am not your lawyer".
FTR	Definitions include: acronym for "for the record".
NIH syndrome	Definitions include: a "syndrome" involving a company's hesitance or refusal to use any idea or product it didn't invent or create.
Billy Mays Mode	Definitions include: a "mode" activated by typing in all capital letters.
leech	Definitions include: a person who downloads without uploading in return.
vaporware	Definitions include: product(s) announced far before any release (even beta) has been made.
propeller head	Definitions include: a geek.
ICYMI	Definitions include: acronym for "in case you missed it".
(show 585 more)

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'the':
101 scoop, the	Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
2-10, the	Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
3rd degree, the	Definitions include: interrogation.
3 sheets to the wind	Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
411, the	Definitions include: information.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
ace in the hole	Definitions include: a secret advantage.
across the board	Definitions include: inclusive.
add fuel to the fire	Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
against the clock	Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
ahead of the curve	Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
aim Archie at the adamant	Definitions include: of a male, to urinate.
ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun	Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
(show 1409 morehide)

How common is this slang?

Don't click the following.
I use it	(1)
No longer use it	(0)
Heard it but never used it	(2)
Have never heard it	(5)

How vulgar is this slang?

Average of 3 votes: 34%  (See the most vulgar words.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Your vote: None   (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Where is this slang used?

Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.

Link to this slang definition

To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.

<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/mafiaa,-the">MAFIAA, the</a>

To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.

[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/mafiaa,-the MAFIAA, the]

Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.