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Mas

(now, historical, chiefly, in representations of US and Caribbean, _, dialect) Master, used as a title of respect.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026Caribbean

(now, historical, chiefly, in representations of US and Caribbean, _, dialect) Master, used as a title of respect.

Origin: Shortened from master. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"Mas" means: Master, used as a title of respect.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"Mas" means: Master, used as a title of respect.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (historical) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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Caribbean
#2·Apr 27, 2026Caribbean

(obsolete, Scotland) The title of someone holding a Master of Arts, especially a Presbyterian minister.

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"Mas" means: Master, used as a title of respect.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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