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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "ma" (as in "mama") + "ma" + "lone"/

Something or someone that is incredibly impressive, amazing, or jaw dropping. In Mexico, this word is used to describe anything that blows your mind, from a tricked out car to an epic party to a gorgeous person. It comes from "mamar," and carries a sense of over the top greatness. The feminine form "mamalona" is equally common.

Example

"¿Ya viste su carro nuevo? Está bien mamalón. -> Did you see his new car? It's insane."

"La fiesta de ayer estuvo mamalona, no paramos de bailar. -> Yesterday's party was amazing, we didn't stop dancing."

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Papelito con notas escondidas para copiar en un examen sin que el profe se entere. En México el 'acordeón' se dobla como el instrumento musical: muchos pliegues.