andâ a nóvi

Etymology
Likely from old-fashioned, derived from Lisboner tram driver slang, where reaching the 9th contact point is required on the lever to reach the highest speed of the tram.

Verb

 * 1)  to be busy, to be on the go all day
 * 2)  to beat quickly
 * 1)  to beat quickly

Usage notes

 * a is not used as a standalone word in Macanese.