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/Sounds like "ma" (as in "mama") + "mee" + "la" (as in "latte")/

A stuck up, snobbish person who thinks they're better than everyone else. In Mexico, mamila describes someone who acts all high and mighty and looks down on others because of their lifestyle, money, or social status. It's similar to calling someone a snob but with more attitude.

Example

"No seas mamila, vente a comer tacos con nosotros. -> Don't be a snob, come eat tacos with us."

"Esa morra es bien mamila, no saluda a nadie. -> That girl is so stuck up, she doesn't say hi to anyone."

Regional synonyms:

Espacio pavimentado al costado de la calle para que caminen los peatones de forma segura. Es la zona sagrada del peatón que los carros deberían respetar pero que en muchas ciudades invaden sin piedad.