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/Sounds like "MAHM" (as in "mark") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

A mental mess, worry, or emotional tangle spinning in your head. In Argentina, tener un mambo means you're caught up in a preoccupation or emotional knot that's hard to shake.

Examples

He's been in a total mambo since the breakup.

Don't spiral over something that hasn't even happened yet.

Regional synonyms

To get bummed out or fall into low spirits in Chile. When someone "se achaca," all their energy drains away after bad news or a rough situation.