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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

A hooded sweatshirt in Chile, the favorite winter garment that's basically a wearable blanket. The polerón is the Chilean uniform from May through September.