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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "GEH" (as in "get") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

A heavy Caribbean insult for someone despicable, stupid, or who wronged you. In Venezuela and the Dominican Republic it's one of the harshest insults in the vocabulary.

Examples

That mamagüevo hit my car and drove off.

Don't be a mamagüevo, give back what's not yours.

Regional synonyms

Good-looking, attractive, fine. A direct compliment for physical appearance used in Colombia, especially in the Valle and Pacific regions. Calling someone churo or chura is a clear, affectionate way of saying they look great.