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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "REE" (as in "reed") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

A Venezuelan filler word of trust that between friends is completely affectionate with zero negative connotation. It's used to get attention, express surprise, or just fill the conversation between panas.

Examples

Marico, what's up? How are you?

Don't mess with me, marico, that's a lie.

That marico is hilarious.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Cabrón
Anonymous

In Costa Rica, an ordinary, down-to-earth person with no airs about them. A zaguate has zero pretension, comes from humble roots, and keeps it real. Being called one is actually a badge of authenticity.