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/Sounds like "NEE" (as in "knee") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "drehs" (as in "dress")/

Meaning

A forceful Mexican expression meaning nothing, no way, or not at all with total conviction. It's the most absolute denial in the Mexican vocabulary, leaving zero room for doubt or negotiation.

Examples

I didn't understand ni madres from that class.

Go to work sick? Ni madres.

Regional synonyms

A thick blanket for protection against the cold in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The southern blanket that wraps you up when the temperature drops suddenly and you don't want to leave bed for anything in the world.