English word origin

Etymology of mald

Blend of mad + bald. See malding for further etymology.

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adj

Extremely angry, especially as a result of losing a video game.

verb

To become extremely angry, especially as a result of losing a video game.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of mad + bald. See malding for further etymology.

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Blend componentmaden
Blend componentbalden

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