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Bandera de Colombia

/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mama") + "MAHR" (as in "mar")/

To make fun of someone, mess around, or not take anything seriously in Colombia. When someone 'mama gallo,' they're clowning around instead of being productive.

Example

"Stop messing around and answer me seriously."

"He loves to joke around, you never know when he's being real."

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Regional synonyms:
Bandera de México
Mamar
Bandera de México

/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mama") + "MAHR" (as in "mar")/

To exaggerate things, talk nonsense, or go way over the top in Mexico. It's when someone says or does something so ridiculous and unnecessary that everyone turns and thinks 'seriously? Nobody asked for that.'.

Example

"No mames, you're mamando with those prices."

"Stop mamando and get to work for real."

Regional synonyms:
Bandera de Colombia
Mamar

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Bandera de México

Discoteca, bar o club nocturno donde se va a bailar y tomar. En México es la palabra estándar para referirse a un lugar de fiesta nocturna, sin connotación negativa.