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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "TYEH" + "neh" (as in "net") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "dreh" (as in "dress")/

Meaning

Something shameless, outrageous, or completely over any acceptable limit. In Mexico when something "no tiene madre" there is a mix of disbelief and indignation. The phrase is a strong expression of moral outrage at behavior that crosses every line.

Examples

What he did was absolutely outrageous, total shamelessness.

Charging that much for that service is beyond acceptable, it's robbery.

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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "TYEH" + "neh" (as in "net") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "dreh" (as in "dress")/

Meaning

In Mexico, something extraordinary, mind-blowing, or on a completely different level. The highest possible compliment: if something no tiene madre, it is beyond comparison.

Examples

That goal was unbelievable, what a thing of beauty!

Dinner was off the charts, best chef I have ever seen.

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In Mexico, a person, usually a kid or young person, who talks back and argues with everything instead of listening. A respondón always has to have the last word.