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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "nee" (as in "knee") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
A quick, sharp smack or slap delivered with the palm or back of the hand. In Mexico and Central America, a manilazo can be disciplinary, playful, or genuinely aggressive depending on who is giving it and why.
“Le dio un manilazo al mosquito antes de que lo picara.”
“He swatted the mosquito with his hand before it could bite him.”
“Con un manilazo cerró la puerta y se fue.”
“He slammed the door with a hard smack and walked out.”
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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "nee" (as in "knee") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "soh" (as in "solo")/
A quick, sharp smack or slap delivered with the palm or back of the hand. In Mexico and Central America, a manilazo can be disciplinary, playful, or genuinely aggressive depending on who is giving it and why.
“Le dio un manilazo al mosquito antes de que lo picara.”
“He swatted the mosquito with his hand before it could bite him.”
“Con un manilazo cerró la puerta y se fue.”
“He slammed the door with a hard smack and walked out.”
Mamador
A pretentious, over-the-top person who thinks they're way more than they actually are in Mexico. The one who talks like they're above everyone, uses fancy words for no reason, and makes you feel lesser with every sentence.