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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "lah" (as in "lava") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "pah" (as in "park")/

Meaning

In Mexico, someone who becomes aggressive, weepy, or just unbearable when they drink. Every friend group has one: the person who ruins the night every time they have one too many, whether by starting a fight, crying over nothing, or turning into a completely different and much worse version of themselves.

Examples

Don't invite him, he is a nasty drunk and always ends up in a fight with someone.

Are you seriously about to cry over that? Don't be such a sloppy drunk, it was just a game.

Regional synonyms

The coins or smaller bills you get back when you pay with a larger denomination. Across Latin America and Spain, cambio is a daily negotiation at markets, street food stands, and small shops. Hearing "no hay cambio" when you hand over a large bill is one of the most universally frustrating experiences of daily life.