1950s. Origin uncertain; perhaps from Malay madat raw opium or from Urdu madat, madad opium and betel preparation for chewing or smoking, both from Arabic madad help.
Definition of majat in US English:
majat
nounməˈdʒat
South African slang
Marijuana; especially that of an inferior grade.
Origin
1950s. Origin uncertain; perhaps from Malay madat raw opium or from Urdu madat, madad opium and betel preparation for chewing or smoking, both from Arabic madad help.