# Massa

/ˈmæsə/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/massa
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

something that is very cool, great, or high quality. You use this to show you really like how something looks or feels.

For teachers: denoting high quality, excellence, or aesthetic appeal. Borrowed from Portuguese and used in informal contexts to express strong approval.

## Examples

- That new car is really massa.
- We had a massa time at the beach party last night with all our friends.
- The production quality of the independent film was surprisingly massa, featuring cinematography that rivaled big-budget studio releases.

## Usage notes

- Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be' or 'stay'.

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