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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "DOHR" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A pretentious, over-the-top person who thinks they're way more than they actually are in Mexico. The one who talks like they're above everyone, uses fancy words for no reason, and makes you feel lesser with every sentence.

Examples

Don't be a mamador and talk normal.

He's such a mamador, says everything in English even though nobody understands him.

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Regional synonyms

Embarrassment or social discomfort from an awkward situation. In Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, palta describes that "I want to disappear right now" feeling when something cringe-worthy happens in front of others. The avocado meaning is separate; this is all about secondhand embarrassment.