So-so; passable; not bad — moderately acceptable, neither very good nor very bad.
テストの点はまあまあだったけれど、もっと頑張ればよかった。
My test score was so-so, but I should have tried harder.
料理の味はまあまあだが、盛り付けがもう少し工夫できる。
The food tastes okay, but the presentation could be improved.
まあまあの成績で大学に合格した。
I passed the university entrance with acceptable grades.
An interjection used to calm or soothe someone — like 'there, there' or 'now, now.'
まあまあ、そんなに怒らないで。話し合おう。
Now, now, don't be so angry. Let's talk it over.
子どもが泣き出すと、母親は優しくまあまあと言った。
When the child started crying, the mother gently said, 'there, there.'
An interjection (often feminine) expressing mild surprise or wonder — 'oh my!' or 'dear me!'.
まあまあ、きれいなドレスね。どこで買ったの？
Oh my, what a beautiful dress. Where did you buy it?
まあまあ、そんなことを言わないでください。
Oh dear, please don't say that.