[/mɑɪ] or [/maɪ]

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of currency in New Zealand, equal to one-hundredth of a New Zealand dollar

“I exchanged my money for New Zealand dollars and received some mai in return.”

2. verb

to mix or combine (liquids) with the intention of making a drink

“Please mai the juice and sparkling water to make a refreshing mocktail.”

3. verb

to add a small amount of a strong or pungent ingredient to a dish, especially in cooking

“The chef mai a dash of hot sauce into the soup to give it more flavor.”