Definitions

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  • verb transitive To dupe or deceive.

Etymologies

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Spanish mamar gallo, literally "suckle a rooster" (?)

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Examples

  • Others were wondering whether it was a 'mamaguy' designed to throw the opposition forces in disarray.

    TrinidadExpress Today's News 2010

  • There is so much for us to speak about in this New Year-resolutions, economic prospects, people gorging on land fat, constitutional reform mamaguy in the name of public consultations, ministers who just don't know when the best defence is 'I'm sorry', UNC transformation or potential 'self-mash-up', public scrutiny and female immunity in public life and the list goes on.

    TrinidadExpress Today's News 2010

  • There is so much for us to speak about in this New Year-resolutions, economic prospects, people gorging on land fat, constitutional reform mamaguy in the name of public consultations, ministers who just don't know when the best defence is 'I'm sorry', UNC transformation or potential 'self-mash-up', public scrutiny and female immunity in public life and the list goes on.

    TrinidadExpress Today's News 2010

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  • to bamboozle someone

    November 24, 2010