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/Sounds like "mo" (as in "mocha") + "rron" (roll the R) + "ga" (as in "garden")/

An affectionate or playful way to say "cat" in Mexican Spanish. It can also be used to describe a sly, flirty woman who knows exactly what she is doing, someone cunning and charming who has everyone wrapped around her finger.

Example

"La morronga se subió al techo y no quiere bajar. -> The kitty climbed onto the roof and won't come down."

"Esa morronga ya tiene a todos los del salón embobados. -> That sly girl already has everyone in class drooling over her."

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Regional synonyms:

Estar en una relación romántica con alguien, sin necesariamente ser novios formales. En México es la etapa entre el ligue y el noviazgo, donde sales con alguien pero sin etiquetas oficiales.