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/Sounds like the English word "dram" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to make drama, exaggerate a situation, or cause an unnecessary emotional scene. Someone who dramea turns the smallest thing into a full tragedy.

Examples

Stop making a big deal out of it, the plan just got delayed a bit.

She loves to dramatize, she turns everything into a soap opera.

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Regional synonyms

To make fun of someone, mess around, or not take anything seriously in Colombia. When someone 'mama gallo,' they're clowning around instead of being productive.