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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "MEE" (as in "me") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

A stuck-up, snobbish person who thinks they are better than everyone else. In Mexico, mamila describes someone who looks down on others based on their lifestyle, money, or background. Similar to calling someone a snob, but with more attitude and less subtlety.

Examples

Don't be a snob, just come eat tacos with us.

That girl is so stuck-up, she doesn't even say hi to anyone at work.

Regional synonyms

In Peru, someone who is gullible or easily fooled because they're too trusting or clueless. "Hacerse el cojudo" means playing dumb on purpose to get out of something.