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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "MOHN" (as in "more")/

Meaning

A stuck-up, arrogant person who goes way too far with their pretentious, insufferable attitude. In Mexico, mamón is that person who talks like they're better than everyone and looks down on you for no reason.

Examples

Don't be a mamón and bring your ego down a notch.

He's so mamón, says everything in English even though nobody understands him.

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Regional synonyms

A brave, determined, and fearless person in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico who is willing to face any challenge. The fajado does not run away from any obstacle.