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/Sounds like "mahn" (as in "mark") + "DAHN" (as in "dart") + "gah" (as in "garden")/

Meaning

Nonsense, unimportant things, or stories that lead nowhere. In Spain, 'mandanga' is what someone says when they're making things up or wasting time.

Examples

Stop saying nonsense and focus on the topic.

Don't come at me with that nonsense, tell me what you think.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, to playfully tease or rib a friend nonstop. The person "echando carrilla" is busting someone's chops with no bad intent, purely for laughs.