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/Sounds like "MOH" (as in "more") + "doh" (as in "door") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

A diva attitude of exaggerated superiority, demands, or glamour adopted by someone in Mexico, especially on social media. Going into modo diva means acting like a star who deserves special treatment.

Examples

She went full diva mode and demanded everything be done her way.

I'm in diva mode today, don't talk to me unless it's to spoil me.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, to suck up shamelessly to someone in hopes of getting something in return. A lambiscón will flatter, agree with everything, and do whatever it takes to stay in the good graces of whoever can benefit them, with zero subtlety.