Make, any one is said to be “on the MAKE” who asks too high a price for his goods, or endeavours in any way to overreach.
Make, to steal, a successful theft or swindle. A man on the look-out for swindling opportunities is said to be “on the MAKE.”
Make tracks, an Americanism synonymous with skedaddle; to make oneself scarce.
Make-up, personal appearance.—Theatrical.
Makings, materials. A man is often said to have the MAKINGS of a good politician (or whatever he may aspire to be) in him, if they were but properly applied.
Malapropism, an ignorant, vulgar misapplication of language, so named from Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Sheridan’s famous comedy of the Rivals. Mrs. Partington afterwards succeeded to the mantle of Mrs. Malaprop; but the phrase Partingtonism is as yet uncoined, for the simple reason that Mrs. Malaprop was the original, Mrs. Partington the imitation.
Malley, a gardener.—Anglo-Indian.
Manablins, broken victuals.
Man a-hanging, a man in difficulties. See [HANGING].
Mandozy, a term of endearment among East-end Jews; probably from the valiant fighter named Mendoza.