/man-ga-NE-ta/
A trap, a dirty trick, or a dishonest scheme. In Argentina a manganeta is when someone pulls a shady move you didn't see coming. It combines betrayal with just enough skill to make it sting more.
Example
"They pulled a dirty trick on him at the company and he was left out."
"Watch out for that guy, he might pull something on you."
Regional synonyms:
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/man-ga-NE-ta/
A trap, a dirty trick, or a dishonest scheme. In Argentina a manganeta is when someone pulls a shady move you didn't see coming. It combines betrayal with just enough skill to make it sting more.
Example
"They pulled a dirty trick on him at the company and he was left out."
"Watch out for that guy, he might pull something on you."
Regional synonyms: