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/Sounds like "MAH" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "NOH" (as in "note") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Colombia, a person with bad intentions who acts disloyally or betrays trust when you least expect it. Someone who causes problems or does you dirty from within your own circle.

Examples

Don't tell him anything, that guy is trouble.

He did me dirty and I kicked him out of the group.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, an insulting word for an unattractive woman. It is blunt and derogatory, used mostly among men to talk disparagingly about someone's looks. Definitely not something you would say to anyone's face unless you are looking for trouble.